“My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.” Proverbs 7:1

Sunday, 30^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Debra T… (age 69) wrote: “Jesus is the visible form of God. He came into the world to save us through faith, believing He is the way, the truth and the life. Jesus is the only door to Heaven through repentance of sin and faith in Him. After reading what you sent, I felt Jesus leading me to pray and renew my personal relationship with Him as my Savior.  I know I was saved in July 2005, but I was so lonely and wayward. Now I feel so much better.” (Her 1^st study sent on 2/22/17; Resent 6/12/24.) Praise God – “Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings” (Psalm 17:8)! Pray Debra studies all the lessons we send; pray she finds a Bible-teaching church and fellowships with others.

Monday, 1^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 21, at 9:18 PM, grandmother of 7-year-old Laekyn P… emailed: “I want my granddaughter to grow up with God. Everyone is a child of God!” (First study booklets were mailed to both of them a few days ago.) Praise God – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)! Pray Grandma studies her booklet and assists Laekyn to study; pray their eyes are opened and they both accept God’s truth.

Tuesday, 2^nd: Miguel H… recently shared: “Que Dios los bendiga. [May God bless you.]I first thank our God and you for giving me the opportunity to share what I have learned. God is the owner of all, so don’t worry about tomorrow. About the offering, it catches my attention. Firstly, it is to give yourself to God as an obedient offering in every sense. To achieve an abundant Christian life, we have to believe with all our hearts that our God is sovereign.” (Miguel is one of twenty inmates that inmate Santiago M. has signed up to receive studies.) Praise God – “How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!” (Psalm 36:7)! Pray Miquel keeps studying & sharing in jail & wherever God sends him.

Wednesday, 3^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 24, at 10:16 PM, new student hopeful Krystle Q… emailed: “I want to learn more about God’s promises and salvation. Also, to try to understand why God allows certain things to happen.” (1^st study mailed on 6/26/24.) Praise God – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)! Pray Krystle studies her lessons and hears and obeys the Spirit’s voice.

Thursday, 4^th: On June 14, 2024, an inmate shared: “By God’s grace, I purpose to let Christ be everything to me, to love Him with all my heart and to serve Him to the best of my ability. I purpose to spend time with Him each day, in prayer and reading His word. I thank God there are good people like you who still care enough to spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Bible Studies by Mail! Clinton W…” Praise God – “Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)! Pray Clinton shares his studies with cellmates & encourages them to request studies too.

Friday, 5^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 25, at 5:16 AM, new student hopeful Katherine G… emailed for herself and her spouse Ray: “We’d like to learn more and be able to engage in conversations with those who are lost and share the word.” (Mailed on 6/26/24.) Praise God – “For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13)! Pray Katherine & Ray complete their 1^st two lessons, memorize key verses, pray and share.

Saturday, 6^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Cody M… (age 31) wrote: “Faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. Yes, 2 years ago in the county jail.” Praise God – “But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11)! Pray Cody studies diligently & obeys God’s word.

“Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.”1 John 3:9

Sunday, 23^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 13, at 3:27 PM, new student hopeful Jeremy B… emailed: “I hope to find peace, learn how to manage time for the things that are truly important and learn to love again.” (1^st study sent on 6/19/2024) Praise God – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” (1 John 4:7)! Pray Jeremy studies all his lessons; pray he eagerly obeys Christ’s teaching.

Monday, 24^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 14, at 10:19 PM, new student hopeful Herbertyne W… emailed: “I hope to learn how to be closer to Him. How to cope with losing a loved one. How not to be afraid to die. How to deal with negative minded people. How to cope with an addiction.” (1^st study sent on 6/19/2024) Praise God – “Let us examine and test our ways, and turn back to the LORD.” (Lamentations 3:40)! Pray Herbertyne finds a Bible-teaching church, befriends a mentor, does her lessons, trusts and obeys Jesus.

Tuesday, 25^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 16, at 1:16 PM, new student hopeful Tony R… emailed: “I was told about a year ago that I had 6 months to live at best. But I am on God’s plan and He is the One to decide that. I visit and care for my 82-year-old mother every day. We both spend time together reading the Bible. She loves to study the Bible and I try to help her get literature.” (1^st study sent on 6/19/2024) Praise God – “Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” (Proverbs 23:22)! Pray Tony & his mother read & do all their lessons; pray they reflect Jesus’ love clearly.

Wednesday, 26^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Spanish speaking inmate Juan P… (age 31) wrote: “Dios loves all people and wants the best for us. His Son became a man to die for our sins and be our Salvador. I need to repent and receive Jesucristo as my Salvador if I want to go to heaven. Yes, I did before doing these test pages el 11 de Junio 2024.” (This study was sent on 6/4/2024.) 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 Juan keeps studying, memorizes verses & shares the gospel with his cellmates & guards.

Thursday, 27^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 16, at 4:50 PM, new student hopeful Shantelise C… emailed: “I want to understand the Bible more. I am always at a loss about where to start reading. I want to learn about God through reading.” (1^st study sent on 6/20/2024) Praise God – “The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.” (Proverbs 15:28)! Pray Shantelise does her studies with her Bible & shares the teaching with others.

Friday, 28^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 17, at 4:53 PM, new student hopeful Sulyn B… emailed: “I hope to get to know God’s word and that my life will reflect His word. I want to have God’s word in my heart.” (1^st study sent on 6/20/2024) Praise God – “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.” (Psa. 119:9)! Pray Sulyn uses her Bible to do the studies, marks and memorizes verses and shares her faith boldly.

Saturday, 29^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 18, at 5:46 AM, new student hopeful Andrea S… emailed: “I hope to get answers for the questions people ask me. At the moment, I really don’t know what to say. I want to learn more and more about the good God we serve.” (1^st study sent on 6/20/2024) Praise God – “Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.” (1 Peter 3:15)! Pray Andrea lets God’s word renew her mind.

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2

Happy Father’s Day, dads! Sunday, 16^th: “I would like to pick up studying where I left off, if possible. I started having heart problems and I got a pacemaker in January this year. I enjoy your Bible studies. God bless, Larry R… #______ This is my new address: _____ … Oklahoma” (Restarted sending his Bible lessons on 6/12/24.) Praise God – “Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,” (Colossians 2:6)! Pray Larry studies diligently and shares Christ’s teaching intentionally among his cellmates.

Monday, 17^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 5, at 1:02 PM, new student hopeful Stephanie M… emailed: “I am in an addiction recovery center. I am getting a closer relationship with God. There are 150 women here if you would be willing to donate to our center.” (1^st study mailed on 6/10/24 with many new student sign-up slips for Stephanie to pass around to other ladies.) Praise God – “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.” (Galatians 6:10)! Pray Stephanie studies her 1^st booklet with her Bible; pray she shares Christ.

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? Inmate Jonathan H… (age 31) wrote: “Jesus Christ is the way to salvation. God overlooks/forgets/forgives our sins as long as we repent and give our lives to Him through faith in Christ. Yes, in 2023 here in jail.” (Inmate Joseph W… sent us a note requesting Bible studies in the envelope with Jonathan’s first completed Test Pages – PTL!) Praise God – “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12)! Pray Jonathan & Joseph complete their studies, share God’s word with others & pray together.

Wednesday, 19^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 6, at 9:12 AM, new student hopeful Lillian S… emailed: “I hope to learn to correctly share the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that others may come to accept Him as their personal Savior and be prepared for His return.” (1^st study mailed on 6/10/24.) Praise God – “He was delivered over to death for our trespasses and was raised to life for our justification.” (Romans 4:25)! Pray Lillian studies her first booklet, memorizes key verses & shares the gospel.

Thursday, 20^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Donna R… (age 64) wrote: “That I am a sinner and Jesus loves me and saved me by just believing on him. I enjoyed this lesson so much. It made me emotional just to know of him. Jesus Christ is the only one to save us. Thank you!” Praise God – “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (Acts 2:42)! Pray Donna keeps studying & finds a Bible-teaching church for fellowship.

Friday, 21^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 7, at 3:39 AM, new student hopeful Genevieve H… emailed: “I hope to understand His word with more clarity and also learn how to pray, and become stronger in my faith. I was raised in a church but lost my way because I was sexually abused by family. I thought it was God’s fault until I met my husband who preaches the Lord’s word. He explained to me about man’s free will and the flesh. Since then, I’ve become saved and dedicated my life to my Lord and Savior.” (1^st study mailed on 6/10/24 with additional helpful Bible-based reading for her.) 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 Corinthians 5:21)! Pray Genevieve takes God’s word to heart & shares it wisely.

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? Inmate Joshua V… wrote: “That God is real. He is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus is our only way to God. He died for our sins. Yes, I believed and received Jesus Christ as my Savior, but I don’t remember the date. I just remember I was in a dark place and God showed me in Romans 7:14 why I was unable to have a life worth living.” Praise God – “We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.” (Romans 7:14)! Pray Joshua studies his lessons, shares Christ’s teaching with cellmates & encourages them to study too.

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one, we are an odor of death and demise; to the other, a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task? For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.” 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Sunday, 9^th: “Hola, my name is Juan G… I send a greeting to you. The reason I am writing is to see if I, like many others here in prison, could take your Bible courses. I am now interested to do so. I would like to ask you a big favor. Please pray for my daughters, Adriana and Lesli, and my son, Zaqueo. I hope to have your response pronto. Gracias.” Praise God – “He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.” (Jas. 1:18)! Pray Juan studies a lot on his own & with others; pray he surrenders all to Cristo.

Monday, 10^th:  WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 28, at 3:32 PM, new student hopeful Kellie H… emailed: “How to let go of hate and forgive. And how to just be a better person and love myself.” (1^st Bible study mailed on 5/30/24 with additional Bible-based reading.) Praise God – “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:18)! Pray Kellie takes God’s word to heart and follows Christ closely.

Tuesday, 11^th:  Inmate Raymundo S… says gracias: “Thank you for the studies. Jesús being King became a man to give His life for us. He will come again for us. My life in Christ is fully secure and complete. Through each verse in the Bible, I find peace, joy and more blessings from God.” Praise God – “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 1:6)! Pray Raymundo shares his faith & Bible truths with other inmates.

Wednesday, 12^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 31, at 8:34 PM, new student hopeful Roger K… emailed: “How to spread the good news better. I hope to learn more about God, His Son and the Holy Spirit.” Praise God – “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” (2 Pe. 3:18)! Pray Roger studies & shares the gospel truth.

Thursday, 13^th: A new student, since March 2024, asked a question: “Would you write a letter of support to my Parole Board explaining how I’ve nearly completed this first Bible course? I took someone’s life… I was wrong for doing this and I am sorry. I thank you in advance for your cooperation. Sincerely, Willie H…” (Not sent.) 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 Willie focuses on being a child of God and doing His will wherever He leads.

Friday, 14^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 2, at 9:39 AM, new student hopeful Johnny R… emailed: “I’m hoping to get a better understanding of the word of God, because some day, I would like to attend seminary and become a pastor.” Praise God – “Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.” (2 Tim 2:15)! Pray Johnny studies diligently & has a godly, older mentor.

Saturday, 15^th: “I am interested in completing Bible courses. Please send any courses you have to Amanda H… #____, Ohio. Thank you.” Praise God – “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11)! Pray Amanda does her study, shares the gospel with cellmates & encourages & helps others sign up to study.

“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2

Sunday, 2^nd: On May 24^th, Portia A… emailed BSBM requesting Bible studies for her incarcerated son Larry A… She shared: “He is 40 years old and in jail for the hundredth time. I think he is an addict and needs some Bible studies to help him when reading the Bible. I am a praying mother and I know God has a plan for him. The only time he ever gets close to God is in jail or prison, but he never becomes strong enough to stay close to God when he gets out. Thank you!” (1^st study sent 5/29/24.) 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 Larry studies diligently & intentionally obeys w/o doubt.

Monday, 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 Bruce B… (age 52) wrote: “If we admit we are sinners to God and ask for forgiveness, He will do so. Yes, when I was a child. I have recently rededicated my life to Him and I’m striving to be like Jesus. This isn’t easy though!! Especially in this negative atmosphere I’m in right now. Please pray for me and my wife and our five children. Thank you!” (He found & did an inmate’s discarded 1^st study that we’d mailed on 9/1/2021 – PLT!) Praise God – “For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” (Romans 8:13)! Pray Bruce studies diligently and gives us his wife’s address.

Tuesday, 4^th: “May 16, 2024. I would like to thank you for these Bible courses. Over the three years of doing these studies, I have learned to know who God is. They have taught me to love, help, give, listen, pray, worship, be a better friend, mother, teacher, etc. I appreciate your ministry! So, I thank you! Lashawn N…” Praise God – “He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.” (Psa. 1:3)! Pray Lashawn starts a home Bible study with friends.

Wednesday, 5^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Margie F… (age 51) wrote: “Jesus is the one and only way to get to Heaven. Yes. March 24, 2024.” (She found our website & requested studies on 4/25/2024.) Praise God – “I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.” (John 10:9)! Pray Margie keeps studying, finds a Bible-teaching church and shares her faith.

Thursday, 6^th: “5/22/24 I received your address from a fellow inmate doing your correspondence courses. I am interested in learning more about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Your brother in Christ, David H… #___” Praise God – “This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.” (John 15:8)! Pray David gets his 1^st study that we mailed on 5/29/24 w/o any mail handling hinderance from the jail.

Friday, 7^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Donald W… (age 43) wrote: “Jesus is God. He gave His life for our sins. And an understanding that we are all sinners and the only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ. Yes, in February 2024.” (On 5/22/2024, he asked for studies using our website; he was a 3-month-old in Christ – PTL!) Praise God – “Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.” (Ecclesiastes 7:20)! Pray Donald studies diligently, memorizes key verses, shares his faith and finds a Bible teaching church.

Saturday, 8^th: “I would like to sign up for your Bible study please. Gina U… #___ F.C.I. Alabama Thank you!” (1^st study mailed on 5/29/24.) Praise God – “But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” (Deut. 4:29)! Pray Gina studies, repents of sin and believes in the gospel.

“Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” – John 17:3 “For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.” – Proverbs 8:35

Sunday, 26^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? David C… (age 39) wrote: “It is so helpful to be reminded of God’s deep love for us all. Being a Christian doesn’t mean a worry-free life. Yes, I received Jesus as my Savior on December 21, 2021, after nearly dying of Covid.” (1^st study sent 9/29/20; received this 4/21/24.) Praise God – “For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” (Romans 5:6)! Pray David keeps studying; pray David’s six friends that he requested studies for do them also.

Monday, 27^th: A pleading note from grandma Tiffany A…, on May 21, 2024: “I have a granddaughter who is 15 years old. She has relationship problems with her mom that have caused depression and even suicidal thoughts. I talk and pray with her. She says she reads but has been unable to feel God lately. Can you please put her on your prayer list and send her Bible studies? Zaire M… at …NC.” (1^st study and more sent 5/21/24.) Praise God – “While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” (Jn. 9:4)! Pray Tiffany & Zaire talk a lot about Bible verses with each other & pray together.

Tuesday, 28^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 16, at 3:26 PM, new student hopeful Coretta T… emailed: “I hope to learn how to live a godly life and help others as well.” (Coretta’s 1^st study was mailed on 5/22/2024, as well as 1^st studies for her 2 teenage children.) Praise God – “The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Romans 13:12)! Pray Coretta and her two children study, share and pray together.

Wednesday, 29^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Jessica B… (age 36) emailed: “I learned that Jesus appeared on earth for 40 days after His resurrection and was seen by over 500 people. Yes, on January 8, 2023 and baptized on August 20, 2023!!” (1^st study sent on 4/18/2024 when Jessica was a 15-month-old in Christ.) 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 Jessica shares the gospel with friends & family; pray she starts a home study.

Thursday, 30^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 22, at 9:21 PM, new student hopeful Tasha W… emailed: “I hope to have a closer relationship with my Lord and to minister His word correctly to my family and community.” (1^st study mailed on 5/24/2024.) 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 Tasha studies her lessons with her Bible & obeys God’s voice.

Friday, 31^st: A letter from an inmate: “May 18, 2024 I want to thank you for all the support, prayer and the letter you sent to my parole board. I guess God allowed them to deny me again. I’m now doing my 37^th year and still have 18 years to do. Guess I’ll die in prison and never see my mother again. Parole Board thought Bible studies weren’t enough rehabilitation. God knows my heart. With Jesus’ love, Christopher P…” Praise God – “And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:26)! Pray Christopher gives us his mother’s name and address for Bible studies by mail.

Saturday, 1^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Mark H… (age 46) wrote: “That when I come to the Lord as a sinner and admit it, that I become a child of God no matter my past. Yes, when I was young but I didn’t live as I should have. It’s been weighing heavy on my heart. Now I am serving time until February 2041. I again asked Christ into my life on May 14, 2024.” (1^st study sent 5/8/24.) Praise God – “For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.” (Psalm 86:13)! Pray Mark shares the message of his lessons with others and encourages them to study.

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.” Matthew 7:24-26

Sunday, 19^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 10, at 8:45 AM, new student hopeful Kandis H… emailed: “I hope to increase my Bible knowledge and learn how to better my relationship with God.” (1^st study mailed on 5/15/24.) Praise God – “For whoever might desire to save his life will lose it; but whoever might lose his life on account of Me will find it.” (Matthew 16:25)! Pray Kandis takes God’s word to heart & surrenders all to Christ.

Monday, 20^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 11, at 2:13 PM, new student hopeful Jacqueline F… emailed: “I hope to grow in faith and become a mentor to reach out to others.” (1^st study mailed on 5/15/24.) Praise God – “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19)! Pray Jacqueline studies her lessons, reads her Bible, memorizes verses and shares the gospel with compassion.

Tuesday, 21^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 12, at 10:12 AM, new student hopeful Brandy P… emailed: “I hope to heal and learn how to forgive.” (1^st study mailed on 5/15/24.) Praise God – “Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13)! Pray Brandy reads and rereads her first study’s scripture.

Wednesday, 22^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 12, at 10:34 AM, new student hopeful Michael M… emailed: “To learn how to serve through studying His scripture and to gain knowledge of His purpose for me.” (1^st study mailed on 5/15/24.) Praise God – “Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.”” (Matthew 16:24)! Pray Michael studies diligently & practices his faith.

Thursday, 23^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 12, at 12:24 AM, new student hopeful Crystal B… emailed: “I want to get back into the word of God. I want to refresh my memory on what I already know and hope to learn as much as you’re willing to teach me on every aspect of God and His word. Thank you for the opportunity to grow my relationship with the Lord and my knowledge of the Lord.” (1^st study mailed on 5/15/24.) Praise God – “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.” (1 Cor. 9:24)! Pray Crystal studies and submits to the Holy Spirit’s leading.

Friday, 24^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 12, at 7:11 AM, new student hopeful Ronda M… emailed: “I am hoping to find a way to study the Bible and learn God’s purpose for me, and to share insight with my family.” (1^st study mailed on 5/15/24.) Praise God – “The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Rom. 13:12)! Pray Ronda studies and shares God’s word with family.

Saturday, 25^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 13, at 11:28 AM, new student hopeful Pamela S… emailed: “I want to get closer to God. I want to start somewhere. I have read the Bible but I have never actually studied the Bible. I would like to start studying the Bible rather than just reading it.” (1^st study mailed on 5/15/24.) Praise God – “Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)! Pray Pamela studies & signs up a friend to study with.

“Then the LORD God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?”” Genesis 3:9

Sunday, 12^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? On May 6th, Daisy C… emailed this response for Lesson 10 of Course #1: “I learned the countless times God has worked to save us from ourselves and the schemes of the devil. When put under a new light, the amount of love and forgiveness granted to us is moving. The second coming of Christ will be the end, where there won’t be any more chances for those that did not heed the warning of His return.” Praise God – “Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matt. 24:44)! Pray Daisy shares Christ’s teaching boldly, in English & Spanish, with family & friends.

Monday, 13^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 1, at 5:26 PM, new student hopeful Mark D… emailed: “I would like to learn the word from the beginning please.” (1^st study sent on May 8^th.) 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 Mark studies his booklets diligently with his Bible open and memorizes key verses.

Tuesday, 14^th: “Dear Mr. Darryl Evans, my name is David C… I have been saved since November 1, 2023. With Mario C… I have completed the first lessons: 1) Who Is Jesus Christ? and 2) Heaven – How to Get There. Please continue sending me the other lessons that follow this. I desire to continue studying this series. Thank you for your help and guidance in making a choice for Christ in my life as my Savior.” (On 4/10/24 we sent Mario study #1; on 5/6/24 we had their joint study worksheets; they are cellmates.) Praise God – “Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well.” (1 John 2:23)! Pray David keeps studying all the lessons we send; pray he shares his faith.

Wednesday, 15^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 5, at 7:52 AM, new student hopeful Todd V… emailed: “I want to learn real truths from the Bible in a way I can comprehend, at my own comfortable pace of understanding, so that I can be saved truly.” (1^st study prepared for the mail on Sunday, May 5^th at 1:04 PM.) 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 Todd reads, studies, believes and follows the Holy Spirit’s leading.

Thursday, 16^th: “To Darryl Evans and wife Joan Evans, thank you so much for taking the time to write me. I enjoyed doing the Bible study with a friend of mine, David C… I found Jesus to be my Lord and Savior on November 1, 2023. I’m going to be incarcerated for a very long time, and I have no family support but God and Jesus Christ. I ask for spiritual guidance every day as I face a life in prison for the next three decades. I’m very scared of what will become of my life. If I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, I believe that I’ll make it through it. I want a triumphant return back to society. Respectfully, Mario C…” (Thank God for jails and prisons that permit paper Bibles and study materials for inmates!) Praise God – “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” (Jn. 16:33)! Pray Mario follows Christ closely.

Friday, 17^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Aimee J… wrote: “That there is only one true God and He never said this life would be easy. But He promised to be with us through it, if we believe and receive Him! Yes, in February 2024!” (She is a 24-year-old; she requested this 1^st study as a 2-month-old in Christ.) Praise God – “But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12)! Pray Aimee finds a Bible-teaching church and gets involved in outreach.

Saturday, 18^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 1, at 9:25 PM, new student hopeful Destinie L… emailed: “How to find my happiness in God and only Him.” (1^st study sent on May 8^th.) 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 Destinie finds her greatest joy to be abiding in Christ and obeying Him.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,” James 1:2

Sunday, 5^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? ” I’m going through some trials right now. Of course, I can’t see the why or what, but on down the line I’ll find how God did this for His glory. All things work for the Lord’s best. I think He is moving me onto a new course in my life. I’ll take that big step and I’ll see how God orchestrates all of this. I enjoy the lessons and have learned a lot. Joy and peace are found in the Lord. Thank you, Anita B…” Praise God – “Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;” (Romans 5:3)! Pray Anita keeps studying & finding her daily peace & joy in the Lord.

Monday, 6^th: “I’m writing this letter to say thank you for everything. It is truly a blessing doing these studies. I enjoy it greatly. God bless you! Jimmie S…” (He’s an inmate who just completed Bible study booklet #1.) Praise God – “For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.” (Proverbs 2:10)! Pray Jimmie keeps studying, shares God’s word with inmates and encourages those interested to study also.

Tuesday, 7^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 27, at 1:06 PM, new student hopeful Yvonne H… emailed: “I hope to be a better Christian and be closer to Jesus.” (First studies were mailed to her and her friend Candace C… on 5-1-24.) 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 Yvonne & Candace study their booklet, talk and pray about God’s word together, and trust and obey God.

Wednesday, 8^th: “4-28-2024 I have recently discovered God after practicing Buddhism for 25+ years. I just started reading my Bible and I’m trying to learn as much as I can. I love Jesus and want to please God. Therefore, I would like to follow His path. I have a question – The 2^nd commandment says we’re not to have any images or idols to represent God. Since God and Jesus are intertwined, does this mean I can’t have images or idols of Jesus as well? Thank you! Elizabeth A…” (She just completed study #1.) Praise God – “You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above,” (Exodus 20:3-4a)! Pray Elizabeth follows God’s pathway of truth revealed in the Bible through the Holy Spirit.

Thursday, 9^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 27, at 7:34 PM, new student hopeful Clifton B… emailed: “I hope to bring our family closer by studying together.” (First study mailed on 5-1-24.) Praise God – “Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Eph. 6:4)! Pray Clifton does the study and teaches the gospel truth to his family.

Friday, 10^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? Maria C… (age 65) shared: “On the basis of Christ’s blood which was shed for our sins, God declares righteous the ungodly sinner who trusts Christ as his Savior. God has made me perfectly righteous by giving me Christ in exchange. Christ Himself is my righteousness! Amen!” (She began to study on 9/29/22; she was born again on 10/4/22.) Praise God – “And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction” (Rom 3:22)! Pray Maria shares the gospel with family & friends, inviting them to study.

Saturday, 11^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 30, at 8:49 PM, new student hopeful Mike R… emailed: “I hope to learn how to stop cheating on my wife and how to be a better father and son, and how the devil gets me to do evil. I need to learn more about the word of God.” (First study mailed on 5-2-24 with several helpful Bible-based readings.) Praise God – “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” (2 Cor. 7:10)! Pray Mike experiences God-driven sorrow, as he cries out to Him for help.

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.” Psalm 42:1

Sunday, 28^th: “My name is Pedro F… Even though I accepted Christ as my Savior, on August 5, 2020, I am a baby in Christ. I am grateful for this Bible study and I am thirsty for more. I have been an addict and incarcerated most of my life. I grew up in foster care around guns, gangs and drugs. Looking forward to my next lessons.” (He is 37 years old.) Praise God – “My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” (Psalm 84:2)! Pray Pedro keeps studying, memorizes verses, studies and prays with cellmates.

Monday, 29^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 20, at 9:01 AM, new student hopeful Lisa S… e-mailed: “Eric S… and I hope to be able to understand the Bible and grow a closer personal relationship with God.” (Their first studies were sent on 4/24/24.) Praise God – “May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.” (Psa. 119:169)! Pray Lisa & Eric do their own study; share & pray together & obey God’s word w/o hesitation.

Tuesday, 30^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 23, at 3:40 AM, new student hopeful Luke R… e-mailed: “How to get to Heaven.” (His first study was sent on 4/24/25.) Praise God – “But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” (Jn. 1:12)! Pray Luke does lessons 1 and 2; pray he repents & believes in the gospel.

Wednesday, 1^st: “As a child, I rode the church bus almost every Sunday in _____, WV. But as an adult, even though my faith in Christ was humongous, I lived as a lesbian until 2012. I’ve never had a boyfriend. I always say Jesus is my boyfriend. I know very little of the Bible. I would enjoy your study thru the mail. Jodie W…” (She is 53 and is resident of a psychiatric hospital.) Praise God – “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psa. 139:23-24)! Pray Jodie studies and obeys God.

Thursday, 2^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 23, at 1:38 PM, new student hopeful Lekeisha H… e-mailed: “I hope to get closer to God, build my faith and restore my walk with Christ.” (Her first study was sent on 4/24/25.) Praise God – “For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.” (Psalm 86:5)! Pray Lekeisha studies diligently, takes heed to the Spirit’s voice and abides in Christ, The Vine.

Friday, 3^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 23, at 6:12 PM, new student hopeful Margie F… e-mailed: “I hope to find my purpose and to grow closer to God. But there is a hinderance with my walk every day at my home. My husband wants to serve the Lord but also wants more of what the world has to offer which are drugs, …, …. He feels like as long as it’s not another … it’s not cheating and that I should be okay with it. But I’m not. So, I really need to work on myself before my marriage ends in divorce. We have five kids ages 5, 8, 9, 14, and 15. Please send all of us Bible lessons.” (Their first studies were sent on 4/24/24.) Praise God – “For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.” (Psalm 25:11)! Pray Margie, her husband & their children are overwhelmed with God’s love, mercy and grace; pray restoration happens.

Saturday, 4^th: “Hello, my name is Fred R… I am currently an inmate at ____ in …, NM. I am reaching out because I was recently reintroduced to God in here. I was born and baptized catholic but when I was young, I had a life changing experience which made me believe there was no God or Jesus Christ. I truly believed I was cursed and dealt a bad hand of cards in my life. I have been in and out of group homes and detention centers since I was 12. I will be 22 in June. I am writing you to ask for religious items like a rosary, devotional, etc. to help me kickstart my journey on the path of righteousness.” (Bible study sent 4/18/2024.) 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 Fred surrenders himself to Christ alone.