April 20 – 26

“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.