Sunday, December 13, 2015

GOD'S PROMISES -TRUST

Always put your trust in God's word.  He will never steer you wrong!

And they rose early in the morning and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa; and when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, put your trust in the Lord your God and you will be established.  Put your trust in His prophets and succeed."  2 Chronicles 20:20

Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still.  Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the Lord. Psalms 4:4-5

He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf. Proverbs 11:28

The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain.  Proverbs 31:11

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What are Psalms 120-134 collectively know as?
2.    When Joseph was in prison, whose dream did he correctly interpret to mean he would be restored to his job?
3.    What is "sanctified by the word of God and prayer"?
4.    In the parable of the good father, if a son asks for an egg, what would the good father not give him?
5.    Fearing that Saul wanted to kill him, what lie did David ask Jonathan to tell his father if asked why he wasn't at the king's table for the New Moon feast?
6.    What was the name of the field that Jacob requested to be buried in?
7.   How long did Noah live for after the flood?
8.    Paul, Timothy and who else sent their greetings to Thessalonica?
9.    How many years did Jacob live for?
10.  What animal is "better than a dead lion"?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 4:6-7
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses listed below to find the answers.)
1.    Psalms 120-134
2.    Genesis 42:32-36
3.    1 Timothy 4:5
4.    Luke 11:12
5.    1 Samuel 20:6
6.    Genesis 50:12-13
7.    Genesis 9:28
8.    1 Thessalonians 1:1
9.    Genesis 47:28
10.  Ecclesiastes 9:4

Sunday, December 6, 2015

GOD'S PROMISES - COMPLAINING

It is easy to complain when situations in life are not going the way we would like and things are tough.  Pray and ask God to give you the strength to help you make it through the difficult situations without complaint.

Do not complain brethren, against one another, that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door. James 5:9

Therefore, I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.  Am I the sea, or the sea monster, That Thou dost set a guard over me?  If I say, 'My bed will comfort me, My couch will east my complaint. Job 7:11-13

Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and murmur, And He will hear my voice.  He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me.  For they are many who strive with me.  Psalms 55:17-18

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Where did Delilah live?
2.    Who was Paul referring to when he said, "May the Lord grant mercy to his household, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains"?
3.    How many elders witnessed Boaz's agreement with the kinsman?
4.    According to Job, what is the hope of "a tree that is cut down"?
5.    What should the Israelites not destroy when they besiege a city?
6.    What offering did Gideon present to the Lord under the oak tree?
7.    On what island was Paul shipwrecked as he made his way to Rome?
8.    "An excellent wife" is a what to her husband?
9.    To what tribe did Samson belong?
10.  In which book of the bible would you find the record of Balaam and his donkey? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
1 Peter 3:13-14
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?  But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.  "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses listed below to find the answers.)
1.    Judges 16:4
2.    2 Timothy 1:16
3.    Ruth 4:2
4.    Job 14:7
5.    Deuteronomy 20:19-20
6.    Judges 6:19
7.    Acts 28:1
8.    Proverbs 12:4
9.    Judges 13:25
10.  Numbers 22:22-35