“Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.” (Matthew 28:2-6) Happy Resurrection Sunday!

Sunday, 20^th: This letter arrived in our mailbox last week: “[Saludos] Greetings to all who make this possible and help people like me who have made bad decisions. With God’s help I believe we can straighten our path. My name is Oscar F… I am writing you because a friend in jail here gave me your address. I want to know if you could send me Bible studies. I hope you can help me find the way to God.” (First study sent on 4/17/25.) Praise God – “I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.” (Psalm 119:32)! Pray Oscar does his first 2 lessons, believes in the gospel, confesses his sin and trusts in Christ alone.

Monday, 21^st: James Y… came to the office last week and dropped off his completed study worksheets and picked up his next studies. He then shared a prayer request for his 25-year-old son. James said: “He has closed himself off to interacting socially with others. He spends all his time gaming. He needs someone to help him.” Praise God – “Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)! Pray James and his son spend time talking about the Bible’s teaching.

Tuesday, 22^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 10 at 4:29 PM, hopeful new student Amanda C… emailed: “I hope to strengthen my relationship with Jesus and become a better disciple. To gain wisdom and understanding from His word and to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.” (First study mailed on 4/16/25.) Praise God – “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19)! Pray Amanda studies her first 2 lessons, memorizes key verses and shares the gospel with those around her.

Wednesday, 23^rd: “Hello. My name is Jess W… #______. Could you please sign me up for your Bible correspondence courses? My address is N… PO Box 7… Nevada. Thanks” (Done last week.) Praise God – “And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)! Pray Jess receives the study, surrenders all to Christ and returns his worksheets to our mailbox.

Thursday, 24^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 11 at 8:25 PM, hopeful new student Jose E… emailed: “I hope to have a better understanding of God’s word and to understand His purpose for my life.” (First study mailed on 4/16/25.) Praise God – “May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:169)! Pray Jose does his study with his Bible; pray he honestly takes God’s word to heart.

Friday, 25^th: “To whom it may concern, my name is Marilyn H… and I am currently incarcerated at __ County Jail in Kansas. I am writing in hopes that you offer Bible correspondence courses. If so, I would like to obtain and complete all or as many as you can send. I am eager to hear back from you and to potentially have the opportunity to grow and learn during this mentally trying incarceration!” (First study sent on 4/17/25) Praise God – “Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.” (Hebrews 13:3)! Pray Marilyn finds consolation as she studies God’s word.

Saturday, 26^th: PRAYER REQUEST from Bible Studies by Mail, Inc.: B.S.B.M.’s Advisory Board is asking the LORD to provide new leaders with ministry experience. A couple who has their personal financial support or are willing to raise it. 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.

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.” Ephesians 4:31

Sunday, 13^th: Pamela B… completed 3 lessons that taught on anger, resentment and bitterness. Her heart was touched, and she shared: “I have carried resentment for my mom for years. When she told me I was dead to her, I turned to drugs to stop the pain – an escape that became an addiction. My life changed in an instant. I’m really trying to let go, yet daily reminders keep haunting me. Thank You, Jesus, for not giving up on me, and that I heard Your call! Oh, I have forgiven my mom, but she was gone before I got a chance to reconcile with her. Maybe that’s what makes it so hard. I do know I MUST surrender my past to God. It’s so hard! And I know God can bring good out of a bad situation, if we trust Him. The good in my situation is I found Jesus – Amen!” Praise God – “Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)! Pray Pamela trusts and obeys God’s word, seeking reconciliation with her son.

Monday, 14^th: Last week Mark D…’s letter arrived in our mailbox: “I was doing Bible studies through y’all while in A… County Jail. I am in TDC now and I would like to continue the studies. Will you please send them to my new location?” (Done on 4/7/25.) Praise God – “And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)! Pray Mark gets his next studies & encourages others to study too.

Tuesday, 15^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 6 at 10:48 AM, hopeful new student Jacob K… emailed: “I hope to get study information to assist me in recovery and mental health issues.” (Studies sent 4/10/25.) Praise God – “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.” (Psalm 119:37)! Pray Jacob studies his lessons, surrenders all to God, repents of sin, believes the gospel & shares Christ boldly.

Wednesday, 16^th: Inmate Francisco C… wrote a letter on behalf of his daughter, Dynasty F…, age 22. “My daughter lost her Bible, and she is going through a rough patch. She asked me if I could get her another one. What I want for her is a black leather cover Bible with gold trim and a burgundy page marker. Could you please send her the Bible? Her address is …California.” (1^st Bible study booklets were mailed to both on 4/8/25; Dynasty also received a letter with the contact info of a nearby church where she can request a Bible.) Praise God – “Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.” (Psalm 25:5)! Pray Francisco & Dynasty do their Bible lessons & place their hope in Christ alone.

Thursday, 17^th: Melissa M…’s first studies were mailed to her on April 9^th. Here’s what she emailed back to us when she read that her studies were in the mail: “Thank you so much for helping me to draw closer to God. My husband Paul M… would love a study too. That way we can do these together. We thank you very much.” Praise God – “Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.” (Proverbs 19:14)! Pray Melissa and Paul study and pray together; pray they share Christ’s love with neighbors.

Friday, 18^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 4 at 9:37 AM, hopeful new student Glenn I… emailed: “I want to have a better understanding of the Bible and a closer relationship with God so I can help others to learn the same.” (Studies sent 4/10/25.) Praise God – “All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:18)! Pray Glenn entrusts all to God & faithfully shares the gospel w/o fear.

Saturday, 19^th: PRAYER REQUEST from Bible Studies by Mail, Inc.: B.S.B.M.’s Advisory Board is asking the LORD to provide new leaders with ministry experience. A couple who has their personal financial support or are willing to raise it. 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.

“O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water. Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise. Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”” Jeremiah 17:13-15

Sunday, 6^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 26 at 6:55 AM, hopeful new student Melonnie L… emailed: “I hope to understand the Bible and grow in a relationship with the Lord through His word.” (Lessons sent to her & 3 kids ages 3, 4 & 6 on 4/2/25.) Praise God – “May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:169)! Pray Melonnie and her children study their lessons together and pray for God’s help.

Monday, 7^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 26 at 1:27 PM, hopeful new student Cassidy P… emailed: “I honestly want to use this as a way to get past the childhood and adulthood trauma I have endured.” (Lessons sent on 4/2/25.) Praise God – “Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.” (Psalm 107:19)! Pray Cassidy studies her Bible lessons, and leaves all her hurtful past in God’s Hand.

Tuesday, 8^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 26 at 7:04 PM, hopeful new student Norman W… emailed: “I would like to know what God’s will is for me, and to know Him better and walk closer to Him.” (Lessons sent on 4/2/25.) Praise God – “But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.” (Psalm 73:28)! Pray Norman studies his lessons, and trusts and obeys God.

Wednesday, 9^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 26 at 8:04 PM, hopeful new student Sarah C… emailed: “I want to use God’s word in my life day by day to heal myself from trauma I have been through in my life.” (Lessons sent on 4/2/25.) Praise God – “He sent His word and healed them, and saved them from their destruction.” (Psalm 107:20)! Pray Sarah C studies her lessons, memorizes key verses and sees herself, as God does, in Christ Jesus.

Thursday, 10^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 27 at 7:31 AM, hopeful new student Travis S… emailed: “I hope to get closer to God and become a better man.” (Lessons sent on 4/2/25 to Travis and his mother-in-law Sherina.) Praise God – “He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13)! Pray Travis & Sherina study their booklets, & wholeheartedly follow God.

Friday, 11^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 28 at 10:00 AM, hopeful new student Sarah W… emailed: “I hope to grow closer to Jesus, and to really understand the Bible.” (Lessons sent to Sarah and to her 3 children ages 4, 5 and 9 on 4/2/25.) Praise God – “Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)! Pray Sarah W and her 3 children do their studies, talk about them as a family & pray.

Saturday, 12^th: PRAYER REQUEST from Bible Studies by Mail, Inc.: B.S.B.M.’s Advisory Board is asking the LORD to provide new leaders with ministry experience. A couple who has their personal financial support or are willing to raise it. 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.

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,”Colossians 4:2

Sunday, 30^th: Inmate Josh B… started to study on March 16, 2022. After completing his first study booklet, he shared that he was born again on March 25, 2022, while studying. Now, on March 20, 2025, he wrote: “This study has been a big eye opener in my spiritual walk. I have learned a lot. I have been doing these studies since 2022, and I am getting stronger in the Word. I like to take what I learn and share it with my brothers that are hungry for the Word. It’s a blessing to have you guys and the Bible studies. It keeps me busy and helps my time in jail go by fast. That’s a big perk. Thank You Jesus!” Praise God – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)! Pray Josh studies God’s word daily & keeps boasting of Christ & the gospel.

Monday, 31^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 25 at 7:20 PM, hopeful new student Chris F… emailed: “I hope to learn how to deal with my depression and the voices in my head.” (First Bible study booklet sent on 3/27/25 with extra helpful reading.) Praise God – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6)! Pray Chris surrenders all to Christ’s rule & reign in his mind.

Tuesday, 1^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Sue K… wrote: “God sent Jesus down from Heaven as a human so we could understand. He lived for us and died on the cross for our sins. No matter what I’ve done in my life, through Jesus Christ I can have a much better life. Yes, I was saved in my twenties, but I walked away from God 15 years ago when my husband left me for another woman. He was an associate pastor. The church family turned their back on me. Why I felt it was God’s fault, I don’t know. Now at 67, I know the only thing I lost was God. I am trying hard to make Heaven my home. Pray I find a church.” Praise God – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.” (Romans 12:12)! Pray Sue rereads her first two lessons & takes to heart key verses that explain God’s mercy, grace & unconditional love.

Wednesday, 2^nd: Trina W… (age 55) recently shared: “I’m sorry I forgot to finish lesson 12. It was by accident that I sent it back to you unfinished. I lost my father on January 16, 2025. Due to health issues, my mother who has dementia was just placed in hospice. Please keep us in your prayers.” Praise God – “The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.” (Psalm 145:18)! Pray Trina finds hope, strength and joy in the Lord & His word as she visits and loves her mom.

Thursday, 3^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Joseph R… wrote: “That even at the age of 34, I can still be saved and start my life of faith in God. To keep my faith in God and not beat myself down for my sins. Yes, today actually, March 19, 2025.” Praise God – “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12)! Pray Joseph rereads the gospel message in his first two lessons & memorizes key Bible verses.

Friday, 4^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 22 at 1:10 PM, hopeful new student Deana M… emailed: “I hope to gain an understanding of God’s purpose for my life, and to gain knowledge on how to bring others to God.” (First study sent on 3/26/25) Praise God – “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)! Pray Deana grows strong in her faith.

Saturday, 5^th: PRAYER REQUEST from Bible Studies by Mail, Inc.: B.S.B.M.’s Advisory Board is asking the LORD to provide new leaders with ministry experience. A couple who has their personal financial support or are willing to raise it. 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.

“The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6)

Sunday, 9^th: Inmate Dorian C… wrote and requested Bible studies, and on February 4, 2025, his request was attended to. On March 5^th, we received his second set of study worksheets and this letter: “I was reconciled with God when I came to jail last year. On December 19, 2024, I was sentenced to 13 years and a sex registry for the rest of my life. But my faith in God never left me. My appeal was submitted in January through constant prayers 3 times a day. Fast forward to Saturday February 22, 2025 – my attorney came to visit me and informed me that my appeal was approved. I thank God everyday for not letting go of me.” Praise God – “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)! Pray Dorian starts each day in prayer and Bible reading; pray he shares the gospel and encourages others to sign up for studies.

Monday, 10^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 3 at 9:32 AM, hopeful new student Shapiro S… emailed: “I recently received Christ as my Savior, and your studies were recommended. Candace W…, age 33, is my wife to be. We are at the same address. Can you send her a study too?” (First studies sent to both on 3/6/25.) Praise God – “I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.” (Jeremiah 10:23)! Pray Shapiro and Candace study God’s word and surrender their lives to Christ.

Tuesday, 11^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Laura C… (age 79) wrote: “The reality of Jesus as the Son of God and Savior of my soul. Yes. When I was 10 years old, I opened the door of my heart to Jesus the Lord of my life.” Praise God – “If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” (1 John 4:15)! Pray Laura shares the gospel with family, friends and neighbors; pray she signs up others to study.

Wednesday, 12^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Joshua C… (age 32) wrote: “It was a good recap on knowledge. It helped me to remember some things I’d forgotten along the way. Our kids learned a lot more. Yes, I received the Lord Jesus as my Savior in 2015 and rededicated myself in 2024. My family has received Christ this year 2025.” Praise God – “They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”” (Acts 16:31)! Pray Joshua, his wife, his dad and four children keep studying and find a good church.

Thursday, 13^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Irene Z… wrote: “We are saved by believing Jesus Christ is our Savior. Yes. Before in my brother’s church.” Praise God – “So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.” (James 2:17)! Pray Irene rereads her Bible study booklets and responds to God’s voice by repenting of her sin and truly believing the gospel.

Friday, 14^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 3 at 12:34 AM, hopeful new student Hector G… emailed: “I want to learn how to be spiritually minded, obedient to Him, and able to share His word.” (First study sent on 3/6/25.) Praise God – “The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,” (Romans 8:6)! Pray Hector cuts ties with all things in his life running contrary to God’s word; pray he confesses it as sin.

Saturday, 15^th: 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.

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 22:13

Sunday, 2^nd: Letter posted 2-21-25 “To whom it may concern: I would like to participate in your Bible studies by mail courses. I discovered your website online and I am interested in several of the courses. May I start with KNOW & GROW? I want to know God more fully – His character and attributes. Sincerely, Jennifer C…” Praise God – “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Rev 1:8)! Pray Jennifer studies diligently and shares God’s truth.

Monday, 3^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 20 at 3:57 PM, hopeful new student Rebecca W… emailed: “Jesus leads you to salvation. I feel reading and studying the Bible will help me be the person I should become.” (First study sent 2-26-25) Praise God – “I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” (Psalm 40:8)! Pray Rebecca studies her lessons with her Bible, memorizes key verses and shares the gospel with friends & family.

Tuesday, 4^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Andrew E… (age 40) wrote: “That Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and God sent Him to the world to die for my sins and to save me. The Lord God loves me and wants me to repent of my sins, to believe in Christ Jesus in order to spend eternity in Heaven. Yes, on August 30, 2023. That’s the day I was arrested.” (Andrew’s brother asked us to send him studies on 1-28-25) Praise God – “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Cor 5:21)! Pray Andrew encourages fellow inmates to study also.

Wednesday, 5^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 21 at 1:33 PM, hopeful new student Crystal B… emailed: “I grew up without religion and I am hoping to learn and understand God, so I can become a better person and raise my kids to know and understand as well.” (First studies sent to Crystal and her husband Jordan and their two children on 2-26-25.) Praise God – “I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD.” (Jeremiah 24:7a)! Pray Crystal, Jordan & family do their study booklets, talk together about the teaching and find a church to attend.

Thursday, 6^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Catherine C… (age 73) wrote: “I am understanding more and more about who God really is, and how God has revealed Himself to me through studying His word. I learned that Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven. Yes, I did many years ago, but I didn’t take the positive action necessary for that to mean something until now on February 24, 2025.” (She phoned on 2-5-25 and requested studies.) Praise God – “I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.” (John 17:6)! Pray Catherine studies and shares.

Friday, 7^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 21 at 6:27 PM, hopeful new student Orisha G… emailed: “I hope to grow in my faith and to share the beauty with my husband and our three daughters. In these uncertain times, may we take comfort in God’s guidance and protection.” (First study sent 2-26-25) Praise God – “For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.” (Psalm 31:3)! Pray Orisha studies her lessons, and shares the verses and teaching with her family at mealtimes.

Saturday, 8^th: 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.

“If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7

Sunday, 23^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 17 at 1:22 AM, hopeful new student DeAnna A… emailed: “I have drifted away from God. I want to look again to Him for guidance and to find grace.” (1^st study mailed on 2-20-25) Praise God – “Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)! Pray DeAnna seeks the Lord’s guidance and grace early in the morning through Bible study and prayer.

Monday, 24^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 17 at 10:01 PM, hopeful new student Barbara C… emailed: “I need to break all bondage and walk with the Lord.” (1^st study mailed on 2-20-25) Praise God – “Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.” (1 Peter 2:16)! Pray Barbara studies her booklets with her Bible, repents of evil & serves the Lord joyfully.

Tuesday, 25^th: HAVE YOU TAKEN THE LORD JESUS AS YOUR SAVIOR? WHEN? Coen G… (age 6) wrote: “Yes. Today, 2-11-25.” (Coen is 1 of 6 new believers in 2025. The others are 1 teen and 4 adults – PTL!) Praise God – “He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.” (Matthew 10:40)! Pray Coen & his mom keep studying; pray they find a Bible-teaching church to attend.

Wednesday, 26^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 18 at 11:49 PM, hopeful new student Amber F… emailed: “I am at the point in my life where I just crave a better relationship with God. I’m having a thirst for His word, to seek first the Kingdom of God! I want to serve Him more faithfully. I’m ready to start fulfilling my purpose to serve God and to help find the lost.” (1^st study booklets were mailed to Amber and to five of her children, ages 14 to 4, on 2-20-25) Praise God – “Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” (John 7:38)! Pray Amber and family study their lessons and share and pray together.

Thursday, 27^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 19 at 7:32 AM, hopeful new student Rylee B… emailed: “I have struggled with addiction for the past 12 years. I have 3 little boys and a struggling marriage that I’m desperate to save, as well as myself. I have the basic knowledge of God, Jesus and the Bible. But I am in great need of more! I want so badly to develop a relationship with Him, devote my life to Him, and change my ways for good! I hope to learn how to live the way He intended and become the person, mother and wife He wants me to be.” Praise God – “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You. Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools.” (Psalm 39:7-8)! Pray Rylee replies to our email and gives us her Apt #.

Friday, 28^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 19 at 7:19 PM, hopeful new student Jason T… emailed: “I want to learn more about His words on His path, and not my path. I’m seeking a spiritual relationship more than ever. I’m currently 3 months sober, and now more than ever, I see the path He is laying out for me. Would love to be able to study with your help.” (1^st study mailed on 2-20-25) Praise God – “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9)! Pray Jason studies diligently, memorizes verses and attends a Bible-teaching church.

Saturday, 1^st: 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.

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1-2

Sunday, 16^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Marilyn J… (age 55) wrote: “Believing in Jesus Christ is the only way to have a personal relationship with God… God loves all sinners so much that He gave His Son Jesus Christ to die for all our sins so we can have a personal relationship with Him through His beloved Son Jesus Christ! Yes, I rededicated my life on January 31, 2025.” (study sent 1.28.25) Praise God – “But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)! Pray Marilyn studies her Bible daily, puts God’s teaching into practice and shares the gospel.

Monday, 17^th: Morris A…’s completed study worksheets were processed on February 12^th. A note with them read: “I am still waiting on God for an answer to prayer for a change for the better in my life, and for a good paying fulltime job. I’m sinking and fast.” (He is 60.) Praise God – “Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!” (Psalm 27:14)! Pray Morris finds a local Bible-teaching church; pray he studies the helpful extra documents sent.

Tuesday, 18^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Tina R… (age 60) wrote: “I have learned to believe in Jesus Christ and to know that I will be saved through faith in Him. Yes, on February 1, 2025.” (study sent 1.29.25) Praise God – “Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” (John 17:3)! Pray Tina rereads completed lessons, memorizes verses and finds a church.

Wednesday, 19^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 13 at 8:56 AM, hopeful new student Betty L… emailed: “[Yo espero] I hope to know God more.” (First Spanish study booklet mailed on February 13^th at 1:08 PM.) Praise God – “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)! Pray Betty knows God more.

Thursday, 20^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Henry R… (age 81) wrote: “I have learned who Jesus Christ is, and that God sent Him to be my Savior. Yes, on February 2, 2025.” (study sent 1.29.25) Praise God – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)! Pray Henry puts God first in his daily routine, reads and studies his Bible and talks about it all.

Friday, 21^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 13 at 9:10 AM, hopeful new student Jamey P… emailed: “I hope to learn how to have a personal relationship with God.” (First English study booklet mailed on February 13^th at 1:12 PM.) Praise God – “If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” (1 John 4:15)! Pray Jamey receives & studies his first two lessons; pray he confesses that Jesus is the Son of God.

Saturday, 22^nd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Dashiya C… (age 16) wrote: “Jesus is the only way. He is the anointed one. He leads the way for all our lives. Yes, on February 5, 2025.” (study sent 1.29.25) Praise God – “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,” (1 Timothy 2:5)! Pray Dashiya keeps studying, confesses Christ to whoever and finds a local church.

“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, 9^th: 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, 10^th: 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, 11^th: 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, 12^th: 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, 13^th: 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, 14^th: 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, 15^th: 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.

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”1 Peter 1:6-7

Sunday, 2^nd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Inmate Tiffani H… (age 28) wrote: “I liked the simplicity of the lesson. Knowing that God is so loving, and He loves me exactly where I am, and for who I am.” Praise God – “Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds.” (Psalm 36:5)! Pray Tiffani shares her study booklets with cellmates and encourages them to sign up for studies.

Monday, 3^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Inmate Michael R… (age 33) wrote: “How Joseph forgave his brothers. I thank God for this Bible lesson. I enjoyed learning about how the devil tempted Jesus three times, and Jesus always refused. Thank you so much for your wonderful lessons. They help me so much and I really enjoy them. I will be released in February 2025, and I hope to stay in contact with you. Through you and the grace of God, I have found my purpose in life, to serve God and stay sober.” (He is a 6-month-old in Christ.) Praise God – “As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.” (Gen. 50:20)! Pray Michael finds a church.

Tuesday, 4^th: Letter postdated 01/27/2025: “Good day! I am looking to further my growth, understanding and personal development through Christ. Thank you for any and all assistance in this matter. Respectively yours, Jacob K…” Praise God – “Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)! Pray Jacob receives and studies his first lessons, returns the worksheets to BSBM & shares Christ’s love.

Wednesday, 5^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Clarice S… (age 49) wrote: “God loves me with unconditional love. He sees me in Christ and forgives me. Christ is living in me, so I can do all things through Christ because He strengthens me.” Praise God – “It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.” (1 Cor. 1:30)! Pray Clarice shares Christ with coworkers.

Thursday, 6^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On January 2 at 4:18 PM, new student hopeful Mary W… emailed: “I am starting a Bible study for the residents in the complex where I live. It is a community of the elderly and disabled. I am new at this and I am looking for things to help our group grow in the Lord. If you can help in any way I would appreciate it.” Praise God – “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” (Psalm 133:1)! Pray Mary does her study, shares its teaching, returns her worksheets and gives us the names of others.

Friday, 7^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Vicky R… (age 71) wrote: “When we have trials and troubles in this life, it is to remind us that all will change to beauty, love, health, peace and the happiness we will experience when we are caught up in the air with our Lord and Savior. We need to keep our communion with Jesus every day and prepare for His coming.” Praise God – “For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.” (2 Cor. 4:17)! Pray Vicky shines brightly and boldly for Jesus in her neighborhood.

Saturday, 8^th: 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, who have or 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.