November 17 – 23
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10
“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.” Isaiah 43:10
Sunday, 17th: PRAYER REQUEST from Bible Studies by Mail, Inc.: B.S.B.M.’s Advisory Board is asking the LORD to provide new leaders who are a bilingual couple with ministry experience and their own financial support base. They would work with current 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.
Monday, 18th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 8, at 7:48 PM, new student hopeful Brian W… emailed: “I hope to learn how to have absolute faith and keep it, how to be still and listen to the Lord, and basically live my life for Him.” (1st study mailed 11/13/24) Praise God – “Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17)! Pray Brian studies the Bible study booklets with his Bible; pray he memorizes verses & shares Christ.
Tuesday, 19th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 11, at 11:05 AM, new student hopeful Chelsea S… emailed: “I hope to come closer to God to learn about His purpose for me, and how to better myself, and make a positive difference in this world.” (1st study mailed 11/13/24) Praise God – “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Mt. 5:16)! Pray Chelsea submits to Christ’s call and lives 100% for His glory.
Wednesday, 20th: Gerardo V… (age 57) just completed the first course with 15 lessons. He began to study on July 31, 2024, after fellow inmate Santiago M… signed him up for our Spanish study program. Gerardo shared: “Here are the most important things I learned in these lessons. The discipline of Dios is good. And to have Jesús in me, is to have everything I’ll ever need.” (Santiago has signed up 24 inmates to study the Bible.) Praise God – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” (Mt. 6:33)! Pray Gerardo, Santiago & their cellmates are thankful for God’s loving discipline.
Thursday, 21st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 11, at 1:55 PM, new student hopeful Ben B… emailed: “I hope to learn if the J.W. religion is false or not.” (1st study mailed 11/13/24) Praise God – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)! Pray Ben studies his Bible lessons & extra reading without using the J.W.’s NWT false Bible.
Friday, 22nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 13, at 12:26 PM, new student hopeful Gloria B… emailed: “It’s my hope to learn how to lean on His word when my faith gets weak.” (1st study mailed 11/14/24) Praise God – “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” (Psalm 37:5)! Pray Gloria entrusts herself into God’s Hands daily; pray she studies her lessons and meditates on the Bible verses.
Saturday, 23rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Erlinda G… (age 73) wrote: “About God’s love in John 3:16. And how Jesus came to be our Savior, and to set us free from the power of sin and death. Yes, when I was still in High School.” Praise God – “For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2)! Pray Erlinda testifies of Christ to friends and neighbors, and signs them up to study too.