Saturday, April 25, 2015

GOD'S PROMISES - GUILTY

Sometimes we can feel guilty by some of our thoughts or actions, ask and pray for forgiveness and ask God to take away the guilty feelings and replace them with peace.

"My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare."  Psalm 25:15

"You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance."  Psalm 32:7

"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."  Isaiah 43:1b

"Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,...the Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy..."  Zephaniah 3:14b,15a

"...we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ , through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand."  Romans 5:1b,2

"...there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."  Romans 8:1,2

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.  To him be the power for ever and ever.  Amen."  1 Peter 5:10,11

"And this is love, that we walk in obedience to his commands.  As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love."  2 John 1:6

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    In the Sermon on the Mount, what does Jesus say you should do when you fast?
2.    Which church did Jesus accuse of being lukewarm?
3.    Why are the Thessalonians told not to worry about those Christians who have died?
4.    In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seed that fell on the path?
5.    What was the name of the man who requested Jesus' body for burial?
6.    How many Philistines did Samson say he had killed with the jawbone of a donkey?
7.    Which book of the Bible precedes Jonah?
8.    Who did Samuel anoint as the first King of Israel?
9.    What was mankind's first sin in the Bible?
10.  What was the first bird released from the ark?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I will trust in you.  In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.  What can mortal man do to me?

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses listed below to find the answers.)
1.    Matthew 6:18
2.    Revelations 3:16
3.    1 Thessalonians 4:13-15
4.    Matthew 13:4
5.    Matthew 27:57-58
6.    Judges 15:16
7.    Obadiah 1:21 - Jonah 1:1
8.    1 Samuel 10:1,19-24
9.    Genesis 3:6
10.  Genesis 8:7
 

Saturday, April 18, 2015

GOD'S PROMISES - ATTACKED

There are times in our lives when we fill that we are under an attack from the devil.  We are going through all types of hardships and things just don't seem to be working in our favor.  Remember God said "no weapon formed against me shall prosper".  Pray and ask the Lord to remove all attacks against your life so that you may live free and happy.

"In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.  Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.  Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.  Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for your are my refuge.  Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, Lord, my faithful God."  Psalm 31:5

"My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.  Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.  Let me not be put to shame, Lord, for I have cried out to you..."  Psalm 31:15-17a

"How great is your goodness...which you bestow in the sight of all on those who take refuge in you.  In the shelter of your presence you hide them from all human intrigues; you keep them safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues.  Praise be to the Lord, for he showed me the wonders of his love when I was in a city under siege.  In my alarm I said, 'I am cut off from your sight!' Yet you heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help."  Psalm 31:19-22

"Love the Lord, all his faithful people!  The Lord preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full.  Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord,"  Psalm 31:23,24

"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  They say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.' Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.  He will cover you with his feathers and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.  You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday."  Psalm 91:1-6

"If you say, 'The Lord is my refuge,' and you make the Most High your dwelling, nor harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent."  Psalm 91:9,10

"'Because they love me,' says the Lord, 'I will rescue them; I will protect them, for they acknowledge my name.  They will call on me, and I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will deliver them and honor them.  With long life I will satisfy them and show them my salvation.'"  Psalm 91:14-16

"For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of Son he loves." Colossians 1:13

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Which missionary was described as having "known the holy scriptures from an early age"?
2.    What affliction did Paul strike Elymas the sorcerer down with?
3.    Who was Boaz a kinsman of?
4.    What animals were carved on Solomon's throne?
5.    What did Jesus and the disciples have for breakfast when Jesus appeared to them after the resurrection by the Sea of Tiberias?
6.    Which woman was a seller of purple goods?
7.    What were the restrictions on marriage for the daughters of Zelophehad?
8.    Who said, "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel," when he saw Jesus?
9.    How did Moses assure victory against the Amalekites?
10.  What was the occupation of Hosea's wife?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Ecclesiastes 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time.  He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." 

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses listed below to find the answers.)
1.    2 Timothy 3:15
2.    Acts 13:8,11
3.    Ruth 2:1
4.    1 Kings 10:19
5.    John 21:13
6.    Acts 16:14
7.    Numbers 36:6
8.    Luke 2:25, 32
9.    Exodus 17:11-12
10.  Hosea 1:2
  

Saturday, April 11, 2015

GOD'S PROMISES - OPPOSITION

Sometimes in your life you may face opposition from your family, friends or even coworkers.  Pray and ask God for the wisdom of how to prevail during times of opposition.

"....no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.  This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me, declares the Lord,"  Isaiah 54:17

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."  Matthew 11:28-30

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to rest and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."  Romans 12:2

"Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."  Hebrews 12:3

"Submit yourselves, then, to God.  Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."  James 4:7

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What does the law say to do when you see a bird in its nest?
2.    Which tribe of Israel received no inheritance of land?
3.    In Nebuchadnezzar's dream what happened to destroy the statue made from different metals?
4.    Which king took possession of Naboth's vineyard?
5.    For how many days did Jesus appear to his disciples after his resurrection?
6.    Who did Paul write a letter to concerning his slave Onesimus?
7.    How many churches of Asia Minor were listed in Revelation?
8.    What object did Gideon place on the ground to receive a sign from God?
9.    Why did Moses' hand become leprous?
10.  In which city in Judah did Cyrus tell the Israelites to build the temple? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Romans 1:17
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses listed below to find the answers.)
1.    Deuteronomy 22:6-7
2.    Deuteronomy 10:9
3.    Daniel 2:34
4.    1 King 21:16
5.    Acts 1:3
6.    Philemon 1:1-25
7.    Revelations 1:11
8.    Judges 6:37
9.    Exodus 4:6-8
10.  Ezra 6:3
 

Sunday, April 5, 2015

GOD'S PROMISES - CONFUSED

There are times when we can become conflicted and confused by our own thoughts and feelings.  We know what is right and good for us in certain situations but it may seem as though our hearts want to go in the opposite direction.  Pray and ask God to lead, guide and direct your heart so that it will follow the path that is His will for your life.

"For God is not a God of disorder but of peace..."  1 Corinthians 14:33

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:7

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."  2 Timothy 1:7

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    How does James say we should "wait for the coming of the Lord"?
2.    "The blessed man will be like a tree planted by"....what?
3.    How old was Abraham when his son Isaac was born?
4.    In the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, what did the Pharisee thank God for?
5.    How many times did Jesus say you should forigive your brother when he sins agains you?
6.    What question concerning marriage did the Phariees use to tempt jesus?
7.    How does Paul tell us to "work out our own salvation"?
8.    In the parable of the cloth and wine, why does no man put new wine into old bottles?
9.    In which city did King Herod live at the time of Jesus' birth?
10.  What is the "root of all evil"?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 119:25
I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses listed below to find the answers.)
1.    James 5:7
2.    Psalms 1:1-3
3.    Genesis 21:5
4.    Luke 18:11
5.    Matthew 18:22
6.    Matthew 19:3
7.    Philippians 2:12
8.    Luke 5:37
9.    Matthew 2:3
10.  1 Timothy 6:10