Saturday, February 27, 2016

GOD'S PROMISES - FAVOR

Pray and ask God for distinctive favor in all areas of your lives.  He hears and answers prayers!

And let favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And do confirm for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17

And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52

And day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people.  And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.  Acts 2:46-47

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    In which city were Paul and Barnabas worshipped as gods?
2.    What does the name Israel mean?
3.    What must an Israelite do when "building a new house"?
4.    Which prophet said, "Out of Egypt have I called my son"?
5.    "Deceit is in the heart of them that"... do what?
6.    Jesus quotes a portion of text from the Old Testament in connection with the parable of the vineyard owner, "The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:", but which Old testament book did this come from?
7.    Where did Paul leave the sick Trophimus?
8.    In a battle against the Syrians, what killed 27,000 of them in the city of Aphek?
9.    What weight of gold was Solomon recorded as acquiring in one year?
10.  Who addresses an epistle to the "twelve tribes which are scattered abroad"?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses listed below to find the answers.)
1.    Acts 14:8-12
2.    Genesis 32:28
3.    Deuteronomy 22:8
4.    Hosea 11:1
5.    Proverbs 12:20
6.    Mark 12:10; Psalm 118:22
7.    2 Timothy 4:20
8.    1 Kings 20:30
9.    1 Kings 10:14
10.  James 1:1

Saturday, February 13, 2016

GOD'S PROMISES - CONFESSING SIN AND BEING HUMBLE

We should always humble ourselves before the Lord.  He will forgive you of all yours sins. All you have to do is ask!

I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me your servant.  Genesis 32:10

Help me, O God of my salvation!  Help me for the glory of your name.  Save me and forgive my sins for the honor of your name.   Psalm 79:9

Lord, see my anguish!  My heart is broken and my soul despairs, for I have rebelled against you.  Lamentations 1:20

O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner. Luke 18:13

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Which three tribes camped on the northern side of the tabernacle in the wilderness?
2.    To where did Paul & Silas flee after upsetting the Jews at Thessalonica?
3.    How many silver pieces would each Philistine lord give to Delilah if she betrayed Samson?
4.    In the parable about a fig tree, when you see the "tree putting forth leaves", what is near?
5.    According to Proverbs, how do those "seeking death" acquire their wealth?
6.    In the prophecy of Isaiah, where will a little child play in the kingdom age?
7.    In Genesis, who was buried under an oak tree below Bethel?
8.    What color was the High Priest's robe?
9.    Who does Paul thank God for because their "faith and love grew exceedingly"?
10.  Which nation does Jeremiah say is dwelling in Gad?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Matthew 10:28
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses below to find the answers.)
1.    Numbers 2:25-29
2.    Acts 17:10
3.    Judges 16:5
4.    Matthew 24:32
5.    Proverbs 21:6
6.    Isaiah 11:8
7.    Genesis 35:8
8.    Exodus 28:31
9.    2 Thessalonians 1:3
10.  Jeremiah 49:1

Sunday, February 7, 2016

GOD'S PROMISES - PRAISE AND HONOR GOD

Remember to always give thanks and praises to God for all the wonderful things He has done in your life.

Who is like you among the gods, O Lord - glorious in holiness, awesome in splendor, performing great wonders? Exodus 15:11

Sing to the Lord!  Praise the Lord!  For though I was poor and needy, you rescued me from my oppressors.  Jeremiah 20:13

All glory to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, forever. Amen.  Romans 16:27

Praise the Lord!  Salvation and glory and power belong to our God. Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Revelation 19:1, 6

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Onesimus, was a run away slave from which city?
2.    The disciple Thomas was also known as Didymus, but what does this name mean?
3.    Which king decreed that the Jews could return to their land to rebuild the temple?
4.    Isaiah took a cake of what to heal Hezekiah?
5.    Who prayed, "I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see?"
6.    How many silver shekels did Jeremiah pay to Hanameel for a field in Anathoth?
7.    In the love poetry of Song of Solomon the lady's hair is described as a flock of which animal?
8.    What is the first offering made to the Lord recorded in the bible?
9.    In Revelation 22, who does it say has the right to the tree of life?
10.  In Proverbs, what metal is the "tongue of the just" likened to?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
(Look in the Verses listed below to find the answers.)
1.    Colossians 4:9; Philemon 1:12
2.    John 11:16
3.    Ezra 1:1-3
4.    2 Kings 20:7
5.    2 Kings 6:17
6.    Jeremiah 32:9
7.    Song of Solomon 4:1
8.    Genesis 4:3
9.    Revelations 22:14
10.  Proverbs 10:20