“I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us. Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights!”Habakkuk 3:16-19

Sunday, 8^th: PRAYER ALERT 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, 9^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On September 2, at 8:43 PM, new student hopeful Angela G… emailed: “I hope to learn to live my life the way God intended. I want to spread His word.” (1^st study mailed on 9/5/24.) Praise God – “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.” (John 13:34)! Pray Angela does her Bible lessons & loves the lost as God enables her.

Tuesday, 10^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On September 3, at 7:33 AM, new student hopeful Brittney W… (age 17) emailed: “I hope to learn from God’s word what my purpose is, how His word affects me and the decisions I make, and how I can be a better person.” (1^st study mailed on 9/5/24.) Praise God – “And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17)! Pray Brittney studies her lessons with her Bible open; pray she surrenders herself to Christ.

Wednesday, 11^th: Intessar A… was sitting on the curb in front of BSBM’s office last Wednesday at 8:25 AM. A staff worker opened the door and we got talking. Intessar shared how she lost two children, ages 3 and 9, in a car crash in 2020. She shared her faith saying she was born again in 2020. She requested Bible studies for herself, and then requested studies for inmate B… who she has a restraining order against. 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 Intessar does her studies; pray inmate B studies, repents and believes in Christ.

Thursday, 12^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On September 3, at 8:18 PM, new student hopeful Elizabeth H… emailed: “I hope to learn more about how to be a good Christian and behave like Jesus wants. I also hope by studying the Bible, it will help me to open my heart up to God and let Him in and be REALLY saved.” (1^st study mailed on 9/5/24.) Praise God – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom 6:23)! Pray Elizabeth does her study, hears & responds to Christ’s call to repent & believe in the gospel.

Friday, 13^th: “The reason for my letter is I wanna request a Bible course and any other free books and material that you may have. I’m also requesting a mentor / pen pal and any other ministry or organization that can help me. Thanks for your time. Albert M… #_____ …Louisiana” (On 9/6/24: 1^st study sent; pen pal/mentor offered.) Praise God – “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.” (Psalm 18:32)! Pray Albert does his study, returns the test pages for processing and new studies and sends a letter to Darryl Evans.

Saturday, 14^th: An inmate wrote: “Hi, I would like to enroll my daughter Carlee B… age 16 and my wife Jessica B… age 47 in the Bible study courses y’all offer. Thank you, Nicky B…” (Lessons sent 9/4/24.) Praise God – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)! Pray Nicky, Jessica and Carlee take God’s word to heart, follow Him closely and keep in touch with each other.

“So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’”Matthew 6:9-10

Sunday, 1^st: PRAYER ALERT 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, 2^nd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Nancy T… (age 41) wrote: “I learned who Jesus was and what He did for me and for all of us. He is the way, the truth and the life! God is still talking to me and not giving up on me. He wants me to put Him first and to renounce the idols in my life. Yes, I remember accepting Jesus as my Lord and Savior when I was fifteen years old.” Praise God – “Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.” (Psalm 119:36)! Pray Nancy studies every lesson she receives, shares the gospel with whoever and finds a Bible-teaching church.

Tuesday, 3^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On August 22, at 2:00 AM, Lisa M… enrolled her 12-year-old daughter Eva M… and emailed: “I hope my daughter can learn more about God and His teachings.” (Eva’s first study was mailed on 8/28/24.) Praise God – “I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure.” (Psalm 119:162)! Pray Eva studies the lessons, shares the teaching with her mom, returns her tests to us & asks for studies for her mom too.

Wednesday, 4^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Debbie R… (age 55) shared: “The secret to a happy, fruitful Christian life is to love the Lord Jesus with all my heart. Jesus has the right to be my Lord because He bought me with His own blood. Please pray for my husband as he is in hospice and not feeling well at this time. Please keep me and my family in your prayers as things are hard right now!” Praise God – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,” (2 Cor. 1:3)! Pray Debbie and her family find hope, peace and consolation in Christ.

Thursday, 5^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On August 25, at 8:56 AM, new student hopeful Debbie S… emailed: “I want to study, learn and understand God’s word more, and draw closer to God too.” (Debbie’s first study was mailed on 8/28/24.) Praise God – “Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.” (2 Timothy 2:7)! Pray Debbie studies diligently with her Bible in hand; pray she understands and intentionally obeys God.

Friday, 6^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Angela M… (age 40) wrote: “I learned that Christ wants to save me and repenting is necessary so I can be saved and live eternally in Heaven. Yes, August 18, 2024.” (This first study was mailed to her on August 8, 2024.) Praise God – “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” (Mark 1:15)! Pray Angela continues studying, finds a Bible-teaching church & shares her faith.

Saturday, 7^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Patrice L… shared: “I am not justified by church membership, baptism or communion but by God’s grace. I believe Jesus Christ is the true living Son of God. Christ is always my righteousness, and I am made perfect in Him.” 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 Patrice finds a good church to attend in her new city.

“Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8

Sunday, 25^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On August 18, at 1:35 PM, new student hopeful Helen J… emailed: “I want to learn more about the life of Christ and how I can apply His lessons in my life.” Praise God – “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.” (Psalm 32:8)! Pray Helen studies diligently & intentionally shares Christ’s love without fear.

Monday, 26^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Tyler B… (age 18) wrote: “Jesus is the only way to Heaven, no ifs, ands or buts! Yes! While doing this lesson packet actually.” (His first study was mailed on August 1, 2024.) Praise God – “Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.” (Psalm 25:8)! Pray Tyler continues to receive and study his lessons; pray he shares God’s message of hope with cellmates.

Tuesday, 27^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On August 18, at 5:41 PM, new student hopeful Elliot O… emailed: “I hope to learn more about God’s word and message. I’m trying to get closer to God.” 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 Elliot hears & obeys God’s counsel as he studies.

Wednesday, 28^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Jarren W… (age 27) wrote: “That God knows we are sinners but He will save all who believe in the Son of God. Yes. While studying this with Chris B… here in jail.” (Study mailed on August 1, 2024.) Praise God – “Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.” (Jeremiah 17:14)! Pray Jarren & Chris keep studying together; pray Chris asks for his own studies.

Thursday, 29^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On August 19, at 11:46 AM, new student hopeful Nancy T… emailed: “I hope to not only grow deeper in my relationship with God and my knowledge of His word, but to also put me on track to give a message at our Wednesday night Bible studies.” Praise God – “Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” (Exodus 4:12)! Pray Nancy sees her hopes fulfilled as she studies His word, takes it to heart & lives it out thru her walk & talk.

Friday, 30^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Craig G… (age 32) wrote: “I already knew all this. That I’m saved by faith in Jesus and not by anything I do for God. Yes, on July 6, 2024, I truly surrendered my life to God.” (His first study was mailed on August 1, 2024.) Praise God – “God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” (1 Corinthians 1:9)! Pray Craig gets all the lessons we send, continues to study and boldly shares of God’s love.

Saturday, 31^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On August 10, at 2:32 PM, new student hopeful Kendra M… emailed: “I have strayed from God’s path for a while now and I’m trying to re-center myself with Him.” Praise God – “Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.” (Psalm 34:11)! Pray Kendra surrenders her life to God, studies her lessons with her Bible & follows the Spirit’s lead w/o delay.

“Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.” Psalm 93:5

Sunday, 18^th: Posted on August 7, 2024: “Thank you for taking the time to help me and my children grow and learn about God. I hope my husband will do his lessons as well, but he works so much he hasn’t had time. Me and the kids take time each day to work on them. I mail them once we are all done. Sorry the lessons are late this time. I didn’t get stamps till late. Thank you so much, Kayla A…” (She is 32; their kids are ages 3 to 13.) Praise God – “He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.” (Psalm 23:3)! Pray Kayla and family find a Bible-teaching church; pray Joseph takes time to study.

Monday, 19^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Inmate Kenneth K… (age 31) shared: “That God sent His Son to be the perfect, wrath-absorbing sacrifice for all our sins – past, present, and future! What a great lesson! I want to say thank you for these Bible studies. I heard my dad passed away on 7-2-2024. Knowing he is in Heaven in his heavenly body with Jesus helps me!” Praise God – “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” (Galatians 3:13a)! Pray Kenneth shares his studies with fellow inmates and helps the interested ones to sign up for studies.

Tuesday, 20^th: From inmate student Edgar S… on 8/14/2024: “REQUEST FOR PRAYERS!!! In August 2024, they are going to execute a prisoner here at this facility. Yes, right here in _____, ___. PLEASE PRAY that the Governor commutes his execution and he gets life in prison instead. I do not know the prisoner and I don’t know what he has done or hasn’t done.” (Newspaper: “convicted in the killings of four people in 1997.”) Praise God – “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.” (Genesis 9:6)! Pray as the Lord leads you to pray for this man who faces execution.

Wednesday, 21^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Kathleen M… (age 34) wrote: “That Jesus told us the Christian way of life would not be easy. But it is 100% worth it. Yes. July 31, 2024.” (This first study was mailed to her on July 25, 2024.) Praise God – “In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33b)! Pray Kathleen keeps studying and returning her tests; pray she finds a Bible-teaching church.

Thursday, 22^nd: HAVE THESE STUDIES ABOUT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BEEN A BLESSING TO YOU? Spanish speaking inmate Segundo L… shared: “[Sí, han sido de mucha bendición.] Yes, they have been a great blessing. When I studied them, I remembered the pastor’s sermons and what my parents told me. They told me about Jesus since I was a child and sometimes, I thought maybe it was just a fairy tale. But now God has used this Bible study ministry to teach me the way, the truth and the life. I am very grateful and blessed to be able to continue learning more every day.” Praise God – “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”” (John 14:6)! Pray Segundo shares the gospel with his family, fellow inmates and guards.

Friday, 23^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On August 10, at 2:32 PM, Francis O… emailed to request studies for her son, inmate Christopher V…: “My son is reading the Bible that the prison has and he doesn’t understand it. I am trying to get Bible studies for him.” (First studies were sent on August 12^th.) Praise God – “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things” (John 14:26a)! Pray Christopher studies his Bible with his lessons and surrenders all to Christ.

Saturday, 24^th: Inmate Gilberto R… has completed all our Spanish Bible courses. He has requested studies for 17 fellow inmates. He recently wrote: “A colleague I know told me I can’t preach about Cristo Jesús to Muslims. He told me that all the people of all the world religions have their own gods and that by adoring their gods and believing in them they will be saved. I need information about the world religions and false cults.” Praise God – “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” (Jeremiah 23:29)! Pray Gilberto reads the articles we sent and uses God’s word wisely to crush Satan’s lies.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”Psalm 119:105

Sunday, 11^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Dustin M… (age 32) wrote: “That repentance means to turn around, to come to God as a sinner and trust Jesus to be my Savior. Yes, today, August 3, 2024.” (1^st study sent to him on 7/15/24.) Praise God – “I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.” (Psalm 119:104)! Pray Dustin memorizes key Bible verses in his lessons and shares the gospel lovingly without fear.

Monday, 12^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Samantha F… (age 40) wrote: “That it will not be an easy Christian life here on earth. Yes, July 17, 2024.” (Her 1^st study was sent on 7/19/24, when she was a 2-day-old in Christ – Praise the Lord!) Praise God – “So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” (1 Corinthians 3:7)! Pray Samantha grows spiritually strong as we ‘sow’ and ‘water’ with Bible studies.

Tuesday, 13^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Richard F… (age 69) shared: “That God loves us even though we are sinners. When we repent and trust in Christ and pray to the Father, He will forgive us because His Son died for our sins. Christ is always in me. I may not see Him, but I know and feel His presence.” Praise God – “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (Romans 8:16)! Pray Richard shares graciously of his relationship with God through Jesus Christ to the whosoever in his area.

Wednesday, 14^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Mark D… (age 38) wrote: “That Jesus is the only way to the Father in Heaven. That by believing in Him, I can repent and be forgiven and have a place in Heaven for eternity. Thank you, Jesus!! Yes, about 10 years ago, though I got off the track. I am now back on the right path.” (1^st study sent to him on 7/24/24.) Praise God – “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)! Pray Mark keeps studying and starts a study group.

Thursday, 15^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Inmate Bonnie K… (age 60) shared: “How to fully give my life over to God. This is maybe the best lesson.” Praise God – “Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings” (Psalm 17:8)! Pray Bonnie shares God’s word with fellow inmates; pray she encourages others to study and pray about life.

Friday, 16^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Megan M… (age 40) wrote: “That Jesus died for my sins! That Jesus is the door to Heaven! How wonderful He is! Yes, 5 years ago. I want to thank you for the Bible study through the mail. It was great! I would like to send a prayer request for me and my family, that we all just come out followers of the Lord. We all grew up in church but we all went our own ways. I just want to ask that you keep the M… family in your prayers.” (Her 1^st study was sent on 7/25/24.) Praise God – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” (2 Corinthians 13:14)! Pray Megan keeps in touch with her family; pray all come to Christ.

Saturday, 17^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Roberto G… (age 58) wrote: “We’re made in God’s image. We believe in Jesus and obey Him with all our heart. Yes, 6-2-2024. That was the special day for me.” (His 1^st study was sent 8/3/24 when he was a 2-month-old in Christ – Praise God!) Praise God – “Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.” (1 Chronicles 16:11)! Pray Roberto shares God’s word with fellow inmates; pray he encourages and helps them to sign up to study too.

“Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.” John 8:47-49

Sunday, 4^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 23, at 5:51 AM, new student hopeful Jon J… emailed: “I have many questions about things like the Trinity as I was taught God the Father created His only begotten Son and His Holy Spirit is an active force, but reading on my own makes that not seem correct. I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness. I left decades ago. I read every translation (NASB, ESV, KJV, NKJV and many more). I cannot find a church. I need help. I am very sick; I don’t want to die in ignorance.” (First Bible study and more sent to him by mail and email on 7-29-2024.) Praise God – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)! Pray Jon studies his lessons diligently; pray he earnestly seeks and finds a Bible-teaching church.

Monday, 5^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Inmate Chris S… (age 42) shared: “My prison term has been positive in my life. Thank you, Christ, for giving me life!” (He is a diligent student who began studying, on 3/18/2021, as a 1-year-old in Christ.) 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 Chris shares his Bible lessons and challenges other inmates to study.

Tuesday, 6^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 24, at 3:04 PM, new student hopeful Teresa S… emailed: “I want to get to know God better. I just recently became a believer after decades of denying He existed. I now thirst for more knowledge about Him every day.” (First study mailed on 8/1/24.) Praise God – “Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.” (Luke 10:16)! Pray Teresa studies and shares boldly with her friends.

Wednesday, 7^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Angela G… (age 46) shared: “I must obey God’s word even when I don’t feel like it. God wants all of us, not in parts. We are His 100% for Him to do His will. We have to give 100% of ourselves to God and not waste it.” Praise God – “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” (Matthew 10:39)! Pray Angela surrenders 100% of herself to God; pray she obeys His voice in all situations.

Thursday, 8^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 24, at 12:58 PM, new student hopeful Kevin B… emailed: “I hope to become a true Christian and teacher of His word.” (First study mailed on 8/1/24.) Praise God – “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matt. 7:24)! Pray Kevin does his study, repents of sin and believes in Christ.

Friday, 9^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Inmate Guy S… (age 36) shared: “The death of Christ on the cross is the greatest eternal proof of God’s love for sinners. Christ’s death absorbed the wrath of God against our sins.” Praise God – “But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)! Pray Guy shares God’s love with others in his pod; pray he starts a study time to teach them.

Saturday, 10^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 24, at 3:42 PM, new student hopeful Caroline L… emailed: “I would love to get Bible study work for my kids and myself so we can grow in our Lord’s word.” (Studies, according to their ages, were sent on 8/1/24.) Praise God – “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” (Psalm 92:12)! Pray Caroline, Lakota (13), Lathan (10) and Lily (6) study and pray together, and attend a local church.

“But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.” (Ephesians 2:4-5, 8-10)

Sunday, 28^th: Posted July 18, 2024: “Dear Pastor Darryl Evans, this is Michael M… I am currently taking your Bible studies by mail courses. The reason I am writing is because I haven’t heard from you in a while. I am worried my lessons 7 – 10 in books 4 and 5 failed to have gotten to you. I hope this is not the case. I have no control over my mail getting to the mailbox. If it is possible, I’d still like to take your courses. Thank you.” (We resent study booklets 4 and 5 on 7/23/24.) Praise God – “A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.” (Proverbs 21:31)! Pray Michael and hundreds upon hundreds of others enrolled in our study program trust God to see His victory.

Monday, 29^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 19, at 7:10 AM, new student hopeful Crystal E… emailed: “I am looking to study the Bible with my 14-year-old son, Dominic E… I am hoping to draw us both closer to God.” (First studies mailed on 7/25/24.) Praise God – “Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18)! Pray Crystal & Dominic individually study their booklets; pray they share together & pray about God’s word & life.

Tuesday, 30^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? JoAnna L… (age 26) wrote: “What repentance truly means. I thought it was just another way of apologizing. Yes, when I was a teenager, but I went the wrong direction quickly after. I would like to do it all over again the correct way, even including getting baptized.” Praise God – “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” (2 Cor. 7:10)! Pray JoAnna keeps studying, finds a good local church & a godly mentor.

Wednesday, 31^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 19, at 11:55 PM, new student hopeful Octavia L… emailed: “I am trying to get a better understanding of the Bible, and I keep getting overwhelmed. I don’t know where to start.” (First study mailed on 7/25/24.) Praise God – “Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.” (Psalm 119:24)! Pray Octavia prayerfully prioritizes personal time for Bible study, completing her lessons and sharing about Christ.

Thursday, 1^st: Received July 22, 2024: “Hello, my name is Holly W… I am serving 2 years. I was wondering if I could please receive your Bible study books and whatever you offer. Looking forward to hearing from you.” Praise God – “See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:24)! Pray Holly hears God’s voice as she studies; pray she accepts what He reveals, repents and trusts in God alone.

Friday, 2^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 21, at 11:01 AM, new student hopeful Daniel B… emailed: “I hope to get me and my family closer to God.” (Their first studies were mailed to him and his wife Casey and their son Devin on 7/25/24.) Praise God – “Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.” (Psalm 25:4)! Pray Daniel, Casey and Devin complete their booklets individually, talk together about Christ and pray about life matters.

Saturday, 3^rd: Posted July 19, 2024: “To whom it may concern, I would very much love to learn more about God and Jesus. Could I be enrolled in your Bible correspondence program you offer? Patrick B… #_______” 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 Patrick gets his study, does it, returns the worksheet to us and shares Christ.

“O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!”Psalm 68:35

Sunday, 21^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Sharon J… (age 70) shared: “He is truly an awesome God!!! How perfect God is in creation. Everything is in place according to His will. And the awesome love of Almighty God toward mankind that He gave His only Son to die for us. It’s very important to know and trust God’s truth and not the lies of Satan.” Praise God – “Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind.” (Psalm 66:5)! Pray Sharon shares God’s truth with family, friends and neighbors; pray she encourages them to study.

Monday, 22^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 10, at 7:04 PM, new student hopeful Dana R… emailed: “I want a real relationship with God through studying His Word. Thank you.” Praise God – “This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life.” (Psalm 119:50)! Pray Dana diligently studies with her Bible in hand; pray she trusts & follows God’s personal call to intimacy.

Tuesday, 23^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Philip L… (age 35) shared: “Jesus is constantly interceding for us. We are only righteous in God’s sight if we are in Christ. He rose from the grave and has been exalted by God and given a name above all other names.” Praise God – “Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25)! Pray Philip shares this gospel truth with his coworkers.

Wednesday, 24^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 11, at 11:07 PM, new student hopeful Miara A… emailed: “Who is God and why should I believe in God!?” Praise God – “Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18)! Pray Miara sees the truth of who God is and why she should believe in Him; pray she sees herself as God sees her.

Thursday, 25^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Inmate David O… (age 53) shared: “That we are all sinners in need of a Savior, Jesus Christ. That God deals with the human race on the basis of two men – Adam and Christ. I got a deeper understanding of how unique Christ’s death was. I am in Christ and that is how God sees me. God is for me!” (He’s a 1 ½ year old in Christ.) Praise God – “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” (1 Corinthians 15:57)! Pray David shares the study teaching with cellmates; pray he challenges others to study.

Friday, 26^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 13, at 9:18 PM, new student hopeful Kati G… emailed: “How to obey and follow God so I can receive everlasting life.” (She also requested Bible studies for 14-year-old Michael K… at her address.) Praise God – “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Acts 2:21)! Pray Kati and Michael do their studies individually & then together; pray they repent of their sin & believe in the gospel.

Saturday, 27^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Quincey J… (age 71) shared: “God is so good and He is unchangeable. What He said remains true today.” Praise God – “The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.” (Psalm 119:160)! Pray Quincey lovingly shares God’s word with family, neighbors and whoever he meets.

“For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” – Jesus (Matthew 10:35-39)

Sunday, 14^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 6, at 10:03 PM, new student hopeful Meagan H… emailed: “My purpose for this life, how to hear God talking to me and how to become a disciple. I am fascinated with Jesus’s time on this Earth and want to understand what I am reading when I study my Bible.” (She also requested studies for 4 children, ages 15 to 3.) Praise God – “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” (Luke 14:27)! Pray Meagan surrenders herself to Christ’s lordship as she studies and as she coaches her children to study also.

Monday, 15^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 9, at 6:08 PM, new student hopeful Stephanie B… emailed: “My husband and I have been drawn to the Bible, so we opened it up and started reading it from the beginning. We are doing this blind and would like some structure with Bible studies at home. We just moved and haven’t found a church yet.” Praise God – “Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion” (Psalm 33:18)! Pray Stephanie and Roger study their booklets and find a Bible teaching church to attend.

Tuesday, 16^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 10, at 12:41 AM, new student hopeful Robin M… emailed: “I hope to get closer to Jesus, overcome my life problems, strengthen my faith and learn how to study the Bible correctly.” 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 Robin studies her lessons and surrenders all to God.

Wednesday, 17^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 10, at 10:13 PM, new student hopeful Trease E… emailed: “How to pray and learn more about God.” Praise God – “Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)! Pray Trease studies her lessons, hears God’s voice and speaks to Him about what she is learning.

Thursday, 18^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 10, at 10:49 PM, new student hopeful Loretta W… emailed: “I want to learn all I can about God.” Praise God – “He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.” (Psalm 145:19)! Pray Loretta studies her Bible lessons; pray she trusts God and obeys His voice; pray she shares her faith in Christ.

Friday, 19^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 11, at 8:09 PM, new student hopeful Taylor S… emailed: “I have a desire to learn more about God’s word. I hope that ultimately it will bring me closer to Him.” Praise God – “With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.” (Psalm 119:10)! Pray Taylor studies her Bible lessons, memorizes verses and finds a Bible-teaching church.

Saturday, 20^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 12, at 8:22 PM, new student hopeful Lisa C… emailed: “What life is really about.” Praise God – “The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.” (Psalm 138:8)! Pray Lisa studies, repents and trusts Christ.

“I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God. But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.”Luke 12:8-9

Sunday, 7^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 28, at 5:50 PM, new student hopeful Reggie D… emailed: “How to understand God through the Bible, to become a better person, to have a personal relationship with God, to trust God completely and be pleasing to God.” (1^st study mailed on 7/2/24.) Praise God – “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.” (Psalm 19:7)! Pray Reggie studies, memorizes verses and surrenders all to God.

Monday, 8^th: Penned on June 27, 2024, by Randy Dixon: “I would like to take the Bible studies by mail courses. I heard about these courses through another inmate here at C… Correctional Institution. He shared how they helped him get to know God better and to live better.” (1^st study mailed on 7/3/24.) Praise God – “My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.” (Psalm 49:3)! Pray Randy studies alone and with others; pray he shares the gospel without fear.

Tuesday, 9^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 28, at 7:56 PM, new student hopeful JoAnna L… emailed for herself and her 3-year-old daughter Ellie: “I hope to grow closer to God and live the way He intended for me. I hope my daughter will know who He is when it’s time for her to know right from wrong and I hope she will be saved.” (Their 1^st studies were mailed on 7/3/24.) Praise God – “Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.” (Psalm 86:11)! Pray JoAnna & Ellie study and find a Bible-teaching church.

Wednesday, 10^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Jason P… (age 45) wrote: “That God loved us so much He sent His Son to pay the penalty for our sins. That following God is not going to be easy but I’ll gladly follow Him. Yes. April 13, 2024.” (This 1^st study was mailed to Jason on 4/10/24.) Praise God – “In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10)! Pray Jason keeps studying, finds an inmate to fellowship with and shares his faith.

Thursday, 11^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 30, at 4:20 PM, new student hopeful Kyli M… emailed: “I hope to learn how not to feel shame for past things that I have done. But also, how to be able to create a relationship with God.” (1^st study mailed on 7/3/24.) Praise God – “Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” (Psalm 51:7)! Pray Kyli reads her first study, hears the gospel call, repents of her sin and trusts in Christ alone.

Friday, 12^th: It’s a blessing to partner together to evangelize, mentor and help the lost and wayward. On May 13, 2024, John C… serving with another Gospel ministry found BSBM’s website to enroll Gary D… He wrote this in the comment box: “I am signing up for Gary.” Last week Gary completed his 3^rd study booklet. He writes about what he is learning while also expressing his need for groceries. (In person help is on the way!) Praise God – “The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.” (Proverbs 10:3)! Pray Gary accepts the help and counsel offered by a local church; pray he attends it too.

Saturday, 13^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 30, at 4:40 PM, new student hopeful Anne M… emailed: “I hope to understand the Bible more. I suffered a bad brain injury and I’m having a real hard time now.” (1^st study mailed on 7/3/24.) Praise God – “May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:169)! Pray Anne takes all the time needed to read her studies and her Bible, and to pray about her life.