God give us the faith that we need to help us through times when we do not have the answers and don't know what to do.
"For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies." Psalm 57:10
"Yes I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you - you of little faith? So do not worry saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" Matthew 6:29-31
"What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God's faithfulness? Not at all?" Romans 3:3, 4a
"We live by faith, no by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
Bible Trivia Questions
1. On what were the Ten Commandments written?
2. What did Jesus sleep in after he was born?
3. What was man created from?
4. What did Jesus to to each of the disciples during the Last
Supper?
5. To which city did God ask Jonah to take his message?
6. Who was David's father?
7. Which of the gospels appears last in the Bible?
8. What is the only sin that cannot be forgiven?
9. How did David defeat Goliath?
10. What did Joseph's brothers do to get rid of him?
Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Bible Trivia Question Answers
1. Two Tables of stone - Deutoronomy 5:22
2. Manger - Luke 2:7
3. Dust of the ground - Genesis 2:7
4. Washed their feet - John 13:1-5
5. Nineveh - Jonah 1:2
6. Jesse - Ruth 4:22
7. John - Matthew 1:1 & John 21:25
8. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit - Mark 3:29
9. He hit him with a stone from his sling - 1 Samuel 17:49-50
10. Threw him in a pit and then sold him to strangers - Genesis 37:24-27
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Saturday, March 22, 2014
GOD'S POWER
God promises to help us through any difficulties and sorrows that we may be facing. For God's help getting us through the death of a loved one or friend, see the following scripture verses.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
"I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25,26
"You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy." John 16:20b
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4
Bible Trivia Questions
1. How many apostles did Jesus choose?
2. What are the wages of sin?
3. Who is the first mother mentioned in the Bible?
4. Who else, other than the wise men, came to visit Jesus when
he was a small child?
5. Who lied when he was asked to reveal the source of his great
strength?
6. What was the name of the man Jesus' mother was engaged to at
the time she became pregnant?
7. Which book of the bible records many of the hymns David
wrote?
8. From what disaster did the Ark save Noah?
9. What happened to Jesus forty days after his resurrection?
10. What animals did Jesus cause to run into the sea and drown?
Inspiration Verse of the Week
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Bible Trivia Answers
1. Twelve - Luke 6:13
2. Death - Romans 6:23
3. Eve - Genesis 4:1
4. Shepherds - Luke 2:16
5. Sampson - Judges 16:15
6. Joseph - Matthew 1:19
7. Psalms - Psalms 1:1-150:6
8. Flood - Genesis 7:7
9. He ascended into heaven - Acts 1:3-11
10. Pigs - Matthew 8:32
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
"I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25,26
"You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy." John 16:20b
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4
Bible Trivia Questions
1. How many apostles did Jesus choose?
2. What are the wages of sin?
3. Who is the first mother mentioned in the Bible?
4. Who else, other than the wise men, came to visit Jesus when
he was a small child?
5. Who lied when he was asked to reveal the source of his great
strength?
6. What was the name of the man Jesus' mother was engaged to at
the time she became pregnant?
7. Which book of the bible records many of the hymns David
wrote?
8. From what disaster did the Ark save Noah?
9. What happened to Jesus forty days after his resurrection?
10. What animals did Jesus cause to run into the sea and drown?
Inspiration Verse of the Week
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Bible Trivia Answers
1. Twelve - Luke 6:13
2. Death - Romans 6:23
3. Eve - Genesis 4:1
4. Shepherds - Luke 2:16
5. Sampson - Judges 16:15
6. Joseph - Matthew 1:19
7. Psalms - Psalms 1:1-150:6
8. Flood - Genesis 7:7
9. He ascended into heaven - Acts 1:3-11
10. Pigs - Matthew 8:32
Sunday, March 16, 2014
GOD'S POWER
God promises to help us through all of life circumstances. We can find encouragement and comfort in the word of God to help us through any of life's ups and downs that we may be going through.
For God's help getting us through times of anger, see the following scripture verses.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
"...then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear. You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it only as waters gone by." Job 11:15, 16
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
"I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4
"Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea..." Psalm 46:2
"As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning, and noon. I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice." Psalm 55:16, 17
"But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Matthew 14:27
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." Timothy 1:7
Bible Trivia Questions
1. Who lied to God when he was asked where his brother was?
2. Which Old Testament character showed his faith by being
willing to offer his son on an altar to God?
3. What significant event is recorded in Genesis chapters 1 and 2?
4. What was inscribed above Jesus' cross?
5. Whose mother placed him in an ark of bulrushes?
6. For how many days and nights did it rain in the story of the
flood?
7. What was special about Jesus' mother?
8. Who gave gifts to Jesus when he was a young child?
9. What happened to Jonah after he was thrown overboard?
10. In whose image was man created?
The following is an excerpt from the children's book called "I'm Not Slow. A Sally Bug Adventure" On CD, written by Sheila Mae.
"Sally, did you study your spelling words?" her mother called out to her from the kitchen as Sally bug quickly made her way down the hall to the front door to go play outside. "Yes mom," was Sally's response.
But in truth, Sally really didn't study all her spelling words. She never did, ever since she came up with what she thought was a brilliant beyond brilliant idea that could get her outside quicker.
It happened like this. One day after school, Sally bug burst through the front door yelling, "Mom, mom where are you?"
"In the living room dear," her mom called back to her. "What's all the excitement about?"
Slamming the door behind her, Sally bug rushed down the hall and rounded the corner into the living room. After stopping to catch her breath, she began to plead. "Mom, may I please, just this once, play outside before doing my homework? You know how much I love to play the rock game, and a game is starting up in just a few minutes."
To hear more about Sally bug's adventure, be the first to request your copy of the CD. The first twenty five people will receive a free copy. Please email your request to bof1225@yahoo.com
Bible Trivia Quiz Answers
1. Cain (Genesis 4:9)
2. Abraham (James 2:21-22)
3. Creation (Gensis 1-2)
4. King of the Jews/This is Jesus, King of the Jews (Mark 15:26; Matthew 27:27)
5. Moses (Exodus 2:3)
6. Forty (Genesis 7:12)
7. She was a virgin (Matthew 1:23)
8. Wise men (Matthew 2:7-10)
9. He was swallowed by a great fish (Jonah 1:17)
10. God's (Genesis 1:27)
For God's help getting us through times of anger, see the following scripture verses.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
"...then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear. You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it only as waters gone by." Job 11:15, 16
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
"I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4
"Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea..." Psalm 46:2
"As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning, and noon. I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice." Psalm 55:16, 17
"But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Matthew 14:27
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." Timothy 1:7
Bible Trivia Questions
1. Who lied to God when he was asked where his brother was?
2. Which Old Testament character showed his faith by being
willing to offer his son on an altar to God?
3. What significant event is recorded in Genesis chapters 1 and 2?
4. What was inscribed above Jesus' cross?
5. Whose mother placed him in an ark of bulrushes?
6. For how many days and nights did it rain in the story of the
flood?
7. What was special about Jesus' mother?
8. Who gave gifts to Jesus when he was a young child?
9. What happened to Jonah after he was thrown overboard?
10. In whose image was man created?
The following is an excerpt from the children's book called "I'm Not Slow. A Sally Bug Adventure" On CD, written by Sheila Mae.
"Sally, did you study your spelling words?" her mother called out to her from the kitchen as Sally bug quickly made her way down the hall to the front door to go play outside. "Yes mom," was Sally's response.
But in truth, Sally really didn't study all her spelling words. She never did, ever since she came up with what she thought was a brilliant beyond brilliant idea that could get her outside quicker.
It happened like this. One day after school, Sally bug burst through the front door yelling, "Mom, mom where are you?"
"In the living room dear," her mom called back to her. "What's all the excitement about?"
Slamming the door behind her, Sally bug rushed down the hall and rounded the corner into the living room. After stopping to catch her breath, she began to plead. "Mom, may I please, just this once, play outside before doing my homework? You know how much I love to play the rock game, and a game is starting up in just a few minutes."
To hear more about Sally bug's adventure, be the first to request your copy of the CD. The first twenty five people will receive a free copy. Please email your request to bof1225@yahoo.com
Bible Trivia Quiz Answers
1. Cain (Genesis 4:9)
2. Abraham (James 2:21-22)
3. Creation (Gensis 1-2)
4. King of the Jews/This is Jesus, King of the Jews (Mark 15:26; Matthew 27:27)
5. Moses (Exodus 2:3)
6. Forty (Genesis 7:12)
7. She was a virgin (Matthew 1:23)
8. Wise men (Matthew 2:7-10)
9. He was swallowed by a great fish (Jonah 1:17)
10. God's (Genesis 1:27)
Sunday, March 9, 2014
WISDOM NUGGETS
"A wise man will hear and increase in learning." (Proverbs 1:5a - KJV)
Wisdom comes through experiences that either we have encountered and that have taught us, or through others experienes that we permitted ourselves to glean from. In either case, it is a wise person who has learned from those experiences and increased the quality of their lives.
Nugget #1
Discipline doesn't always mean being punished for wrong doing. Discipline can mean being taught something you need to know or practice something you need to perfect.
An ice skater disciplines him/herself in order to perfect their craft. A singer, football/baseball player, golfer, teacher, seamstress, etc., all discipline themselves to perfect their craft. A runner will discipline their eating habits, their running skill by running in all types of weather.
One word opposite the word discipline is careless. This verifies the fact that the practice of discipline dispels the characteristics of carelessness.
Suppose we talk too much. By that I mean we have not learned how not to be a blabber mouth to the wrong persons. Discipline will help us keep our business to ourselves until we determine if a person can be trusted.
I know of a person who learned the art of keeping their personal affairs to themselves through a hard experience which they suffered. Although the experience suffered was not pleasant; yet, it taught them that 'nobody can know what you do not tell them.' This lesson kept them in a new situation where they were befriended by and individual. The friendship between the two seemed like it was going to be a good solid one. But as time went on, the person began to notice that their new friend was a gossiper. They went around gathering bits of information then whispering it to others, like a bee pollinating from flower to flower. As the person beheld the undisciplined fault in their new friend, they were grateful that their past experience caused them to practice discipline in sharing their own personal affairs.
Discipline is not learned simply in principle or theory; for discipline is an action that must be put into practice.
In Proverbs Chapter 3, a portion of that scripture states: "Don't, dear friend, resent God's discipline, don't sulk under his correction." (Message Bible)
When we realize that God's discipline or the word correction doesn't mean a punishment for wrong doing, then we are open to: "Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track." (Proverbs Chapter 3 - Message Bible.)
Bible Trivia Questions
1. What was the name of Jesus mother?
2. What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived.
3. With what food did Jesus feed 5000 people.
4. What method did the Romans use to kill Jesus.
5. From which part of Adam's body did God create Eve.
6. Who, when accused of being with Jesus, lied and said that he did
not know him three times.
7. Which creature tricked Eve into eating the forbidden fruit?
8. At Christ's crucifixion what did the soldiers place on his head?
9. What is the first line of the Lord's prayer?
10. What relationship was Ruth to Naomi?
Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Bible Trivia Questions - Answers
1. Mary (Matthew 1:18)
2. Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8)
3. Loaves of bread and fish (Matthew 14:19)
4. Crucifixion (Mark 15:25)
5. Rib (Genesis 2:21)
6. (Simon) Peter (Matthew 26:69-74)
7. Serpent (Genesis 3:1-6)
8. Crown of Thorns (Matthew 27:29)
9. Our Father which art in heaven (Matthew 6:9)
10. Daughter-in-law (Ruth 1:4)
**Come back next week to read an excerpt of an original book written by Sheila Mae Flurry and find out how to receive a free copy on CD.**
Wisdom comes through experiences that either we have encountered and that have taught us, or through others experienes that we permitted ourselves to glean from. In either case, it is a wise person who has learned from those experiences and increased the quality of their lives.
Nugget #1
Discipline doesn't always mean being punished for wrong doing. Discipline can mean being taught something you need to know or practice something you need to perfect.
An ice skater disciplines him/herself in order to perfect their craft. A singer, football/baseball player, golfer, teacher, seamstress, etc., all discipline themselves to perfect their craft. A runner will discipline their eating habits, their running skill by running in all types of weather.
One word opposite the word discipline is careless. This verifies the fact that the practice of discipline dispels the characteristics of carelessness.
Suppose we talk too much. By that I mean we have not learned how not to be a blabber mouth to the wrong persons. Discipline will help us keep our business to ourselves until we determine if a person can be trusted.
I know of a person who learned the art of keeping their personal affairs to themselves through a hard experience which they suffered. Although the experience suffered was not pleasant; yet, it taught them that 'nobody can know what you do not tell them.' This lesson kept them in a new situation where they were befriended by and individual. The friendship between the two seemed like it was going to be a good solid one. But as time went on, the person began to notice that their new friend was a gossiper. They went around gathering bits of information then whispering it to others, like a bee pollinating from flower to flower. As the person beheld the undisciplined fault in their new friend, they were grateful that their past experience caused them to practice discipline in sharing their own personal affairs.
Discipline is not learned simply in principle or theory; for discipline is an action that must be put into practice.
In Proverbs Chapter 3, a portion of that scripture states: "Don't, dear friend, resent God's discipline, don't sulk under his correction." (Message Bible)
When we realize that God's discipline or the word correction doesn't mean a punishment for wrong doing, then we are open to: "Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track." (Proverbs Chapter 3 - Message Bible.)
Bible Trivia Questions
1. What was the name of Jesus mother?
2. What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived.
3. With what food did Jesus feed 5000 people.
4. What method did the Romans use to kill Jesus.
5. From which part of Adam's body did God create Eve.
6. Who, when accused of being with Jesus, lied and said that he did
not know him three times.
7. Which creature tricked Eve into eating the forbidden fruit?
8. At Christ's crucifixion what did the soldiers place on his head?
9. What is the first line of the Lord's prayer?
10. What relationship was Ruth to Naomi?
Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Bible Trivia Questions - Answers
1. Mary (Matthew 1:18)
2. Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8)
3. Loaves of bread and fish (Matthew 14:19)
4. Crucifixion (Mark 15:25)
5. Rib (Genesis 2:21)
6. (Simon) Peter (Matthew 26:69-74)
7. Serpent (Genesis 3:1-6)
8. Crown of Thorns (Matthew 27:29)
9. Our Father which art in heaven (Matthew 6:9)
10. Daughter-in-law (Ruth 1:4)
**Come back next week to read an excerpt of an original book written by Sheila Mae Flurry and find out how to receive a free copy on CD.**
Sunday, March 2, 2014
BIBLE STUDY RESEARCH: GUESS WHO
Searching the Bible can be fun! Research your Bible (New and Old Testament) to see if you can find the answers to the questions below.
Research Questions
1. I think I was the first prophet who ever arose from the guts of a
fish to prophesy to a nation.
2. My master beat me three times, and before I realized it I was
talking to him like a man, and it didn't seem to shock him either!
3. Things were pretty serious for my people, and it looked like I
was the only person who could help. So in fear and trembling,
due to the situation, and with fasting, I called upon God because
without his help, there goes my head.
4. I got too greedy for my own good, and it almost cost me to be
cut into shreds.
5. I was riding along a certain road, minding my own business,
when suddenly, before I knew what was happening, I was on the
ground looking up and talking to the last person in this world
whom I thought would acknowledge, let along talk to; especially,
since I really didn't believe in him.
Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Hebrews 10:19-23Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Bible Study Answers
1. Old Testament: Book 32, Chapter 2, Verse 10
2. Old Testament: Book 4, Chapter 22, Verse 28
3. Old Testament: Book 17, Chapter 4, Verses 10, 11, 15, 16
4. Old Testament: Book 4, Chapter 22, Verses 7, 12, 22, 23
5. New Testament: Book 5, Chapter 9, Verses 3, 4, 5, 6
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