JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!

It is so easy to get caught up in the commercialization of Christmas, what you are going to buy others, what others are going to buy you that we can sometimes forget the true meaning of Christmas. Remember while you are enjoy all of your holiday festivities to take time to say Happy Birthday to Jesus.

Bible Verses Regarding the Birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-23

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. she will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord has said through the prophet: "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" which means "God with us".

Have a safe Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

God's Promises will be on vacation December 22, 2017 through January 6, 2018.

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GOD'S PROMISES - ENABLERS

You might have friends or family that seem to always be making the same mistakes over and over again. You try to talk to them and steer them in the right direction but it seems like they just can't stop making the same mistakes. You want to reach out and help them when you can but you don't want to be an enabler. 

Pray and ask God to let you know when to step in and help and when to leave it alone. God will give you the wisdom to handle every situation.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Which wood was used by Noah to build the ark?
2.    Who is the first apostle to deny Jesus?
3.    Which Gospel is written by a doctor?
4.    Who said "Sun, stand still"?
5.    Who said "Here I am, for you called me."

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Gopher
2.    Peter
3.    Luke
4.    Joshua
5.    Samuel

GOD'S PROMISES - GREAT THINGS

When it seems as though everyone around you is doing so much better in their life than you are; they have more money, drive fancier cars, have the best jobs and/or business, and are in the perfect relationship, you can become jealous and wish you had what they have.

Be happy for them! Ask God to continue to bless them in their life and ask God to provide you with the things that He has for you.

You don't want what other people have. You want the great things that God has in store for your life!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What is John the Baptist's father's name?
2.    Who wrote Acts of Apostles?
3.    What is the first book of the New Testament?
4.    What was the name of the first Christian who was stoned to death?
5.    For how many days and nights did Jesus fast?   

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 90:17
May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Zechariah
2.    Luke
3.    Matthew
4.    Stephen
5.    40

GOD'S PROMISES - CONTENT

God doesn't always answer our prayers when and how we want Him to. Sometimes our prayers are answered in stages. 

For instance, you may be praying for a big promotion on your job. You may be given more responsibilities and duties, but not promoted to the new job that you are praying for. This can be very frustrating. You are doing the work but not receiving the title or pay. 

Pray and ask God to help you to be content while He is working out all the details to bring you to that promotion. Whether it is on your current job or He is preparing another place for you to go where the new duties will help you to be ready for your transition to what He has in store for you.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    How did Judas identify Jesus as the one to be arrested?
2.    On Good Friday, Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate for trial. Why did Pontius Pilate condemn Jesus to death?
3.    What language was most of the New Testament originally written in?
4.    What is the last book of the New Testament?
5.    In which Gospel did Jesus say and quote: "Everything is possible for one who believes."?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    He kissed Jesus.
2.    The chief priests had persuaded the crowd to demand his execution.
3.    Greek.
4.    Revelation.
5.    Mark.

GOD'S PROMISES - THANKSGIVING

Give thanks to God for all the miracles He performs in your life big and small.

You woke up this morning. You avoided that traffic jam by finding a different route to work. You landed that big account at work. You found a way to pay that big bill. Your child got an A on a test. You cooked a dinner that your whole family loved. Someone was healed from a terrible illness. You were able to rest and relax today. 

And the list goes on and on!

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Bible Trivia Questions

1.    Why did Joseph take Mary and Baby Jesus to Egypt?

2.    Where did Jesus grow up after returning from Egypt?

3.    What was Jesus' first miracle?

4.    As Jesus and His disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat, a big storm arose. Jesus rebuked the wind and waves and the storm disappeared. What was Jesus doing when the storm arose?

5.    Jesus miraculously broke just a few loaves of bread and fishes and fed 5,000 men, along with women and children. How many loaves and fishes did he start with?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Psalm 103:2-6

Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits - who forgives all your sins and heals all your disease, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.    To escape from King Herod, who wanted to kill Jesus.

2.    Nazareth.

3.    Turning water into wine.

4.    Sleeping.

5.    5 loaves and 2 fishes.

GOD'S PROMISES - REDIRECTION

There are times when you have to make decisions in your life and you don't know if you are making the right choice. Should you follow the path to the left or the one leading you to the right?

All signs are telling you to take the path leading to the right. But once you are traveling down that path you realize that you made a huge mistake and you have taken the wrong path. 

Pray and ask God to redirect your path and lead you down the right path, Also ask Him to help restore anything you may have lost when you were traveling down the wrong path.

Bible Trivia Questions
1,    How many churches of Asia Minor were there?
2.    On what island was John when he was given the vision of Revelation?
3.    In the New Jerusalem described in Revelation, what are the twelve gates made from?
4.    On what island was Paul shipwrecked as he made his way to Rome?
5.    Where was Jesus born?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
1 John 5:14-15
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him. 

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Seven
2.    Patmos
3.    Pearl
4.    Malta
5.    Bethlehem

GOD'S PROMISES - FAITHFULNESS

Believers in Christ are not immune to giving into fear and anxiety. Sometimes we worry about the difficulties we may or may not face in our lives and that can keep us from depending on the faith we should have that God will help us through all of life's difficulties.

Think on the past circumstances when God has come through for you in your life. God's past faithfulness proves that you can always depend on Him.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Where was Jesus crucified?
2.    For how many days did Jesus appear to his disciples after his resurrection?
3.    Who went with Paul on his first missionary journey?
4.    Paul and Silas were imprisoned during the second missionary journey, but in what city did this happen?
5.    During Paul's third missionary journey, roughly for how long did he minister in the school of Tyrannus at Ephesus?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Deuteronomy 1:29-31
Then I said to you, "Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, and in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.  

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Golgotha
2.    40
3.    Barnabas
4.    Philippi
5.    2 years

GOD'S PROMISES - HIS PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE

You may be praying for things to happen in your life and it doesn't seem like your prayers are being heard. It feels like things are not going your way. Stay in faith. God has a perfect plan for your life and He will answer your prayers in His perfect timing according to His will and plan for your life. God knows how to bring everything together in the perfect way and at the perfect time!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    In what water was Jesus baptized?
2.    What miracle did Jesus perform at the marriage in Cana?
3.    Who was the tax collector that climbed up a tree so he could see Jesus?
4.    Which two Old Testament characters appeared with Jesus at the transfiguration?
5.    How did Jesus reveal the one who would betray him?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1,    River Jordan
2.    Turning water into wine.
3.    Zacchaeus
4.    Elijah and Moses
5.    Dipped a piece of bread and passed it to him.

GOD'S PROMISES - FEAR

On different occasions in my life when I have to make important decisions I get scared and fear fills my heart and I wonder if I am make the right choices. I am leaving an old job and starting a new one. Will this job be better? Will it help my financial situation? Or I am entering into a new relationship. Will that person be a good match for me? Is this the person that I will eventually marry?

It is easy to get so caught up in our fearful thinking of what can go wrong that is hard to be at peace with our decisions. Go to God with all your fears. Ask Him to show you what is right and wrong and to give you peace in all your decisions. 

God wants us to live our lives in faith nor fear! He will never let you down!  

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?
2.    Which book comes last in the New Testament?
3.    What does the word gospel mean?
4.    Who was the king of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth?
5.    Which gospel records the fewest of the miracles performed by Jesus?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Luke
2.    Revelation
3.    Good news
4.    Herod the Great
5.    Matthew

GOD'S PROMISES - STORMS

When the storms in your life are raging, and you feel like they are at their worst, hang in there, help is right around the corner! Even though God is not the one who caused the storm, He will surely be the one who gets you through it. He will make things better than they were before. Don't give up! Stay in prayer and keep your faith!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who takes Jesus' body off the cross?
2.    Who is the first apostle to deny Jesus?
3.    Which Gospel is written by a doctor?
4.    What is the common name given to the first four books of the New Testament?
5.    Who wrote most of the books in the New Testament?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Joseph of Arimathea
2.    Peter
3.    Luke
4.    The Gospels
5.    Paul

GOD'S PROMISES - ANCHORED TO HOPE

When you are discouraged regarding the things that are not going right in your life, keep your anchor down.  Keep your hope in the Lord.  

Constantly repeat the follower prayers:

• Thank you Lord the answer is on the way.
• All the forces of darkness can't keep me from what you have for my life. 
• Thank you that healing and promotion is coming.
• Thank you that favor is in my future.

Don't let other people's doubt or negativity convince you to pull up your anchor when what you are hoping for seems impossible.

When you are anchored to hope, you may have difficulties but you will not drift into doubt or worry.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who murders John the Baptist?
2.    When Christians observe Palm Sunday, what biblical narrative are they celebrating?
3.    According to the Gospels, what is the unique literary genre Jesus employs to preach his message?
4.    Which Gospel is most concerned with the mystery and identity of the person of Jesus?
5.    Who baptizes Jesus?

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, since what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Herod Antipas
2.    Jesus' entry into Jerusalem before his death.
3.    The parable
4.    John
5.    John the Baptist 

GOD'S PROMISES - WEARY

We all have things that we are praying for in our lives. Whether it be your finances, family members, a job promotion or a mate. When you get weary of being in your situation and you feel that God is not hearing your prayers, don't give up. When things get the hardest to deal with that is usually when the answer is right around the corner. Ask God to give you the strength to trust and believe that what He promised He will bring to pass. Don't allow weariness in. Thank the Lord that he is renewing your strength.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    According to Paul's formulation in 1 Corinthians, which is the greatest of the imperishable qualities?
2.    Who is the high priest of Jerusalem who put Jesus on trial?
3.    In the Gospel According to John, which of the apostles doubts Jesus's resurrection until he sees Jesus with his own eyes?
4.    According to the Gospel of Matthew, where does Jesus's first public sermon take place?
5.    How does Judas signal Jesus's identity to the Roman officials?

Inspirational Bible Verse of Week
Psalm 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Love
2.    Calaphas
3.    Thomas
4.    On the mount
5.    He kisses him

GOD'S PROMISES - VULNERABILITY

In our lives we sometimes like to put up a front that everything is okay even when it is not. We don't want to show weakness to our family, friends or even to God. It's alright to admit when we are scared, unsure or don't have all the answers. Especially admitting your vulnerabilities to God.  

If you are pretending to everyone, including God, that you have everything together in your life when you are really struggling; there is no reason for Him to step in and fill you with the faith, hope and blessings that you need to see you through. Admit your vulnerabilities and struggles to God so He can work miracles in your life.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What does Simon Peter do for a living before he becomes an apostle?
2.    In the Gospel of Mark, how does the Virgin Mary learn of her pregnancy?
3.    Who is Stephen in Acts of the Apostles?
4.    According to the Gospel of Matthew, who visits Jesus at his birth and where does this meeting take place?
5.    By what name is Paul of Tarsus known before he beings his missionary activity?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 103:2-6
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits - who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    He was a fisherman.
2.    From the angel Gabriel.
3.    The first Christian Martyr.
4.    The three wise men, in a stable.
5.    Saul

GOD'S PROMISES - MERCY

When we have committed a sin, God does not expect us to do something painful or grievous for Him to have mercy on us. He does not want us to try and hide our sin and cover it up. He expects us to confess all our sins and ask for forgiveness.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Whose example does Paul say Christians should follow in Chapter 5 of Ephesians?
2.    After Jesus fed 5,000+ people with two fish and five loaves of bread, how many baskets were left over?
3.    What does Paul say may "abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment?"
4.    What tribe is Paul from?
5.    According to the Beatitudes who will be filled?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 28:13
He that coverth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Christ's
2.    12
3.    Love
4.    Benjamin
5.    Those who hunger and thirst for righteouness.

GOD'S PROMISES - PEACE

During times of worry and stress, remember to pray and ask God to give you peace in your mind and soul. You know that God is going to bring you through, you just need to ask God to give you peace while you are going through it.

Bible Trivia Questions
1,    Who is the author of the Book of Revelation?
2.    Matthew was a ________.
3.    To what city was Saul traveling when he encountered a great and blinding light?
4.    Who was the first person to come upon the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan?
5.    Finish this verse. "In every battle you will need faith as your _____ to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan."

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    John
2.    Tax Collector
3.    Damascus
4.    Priest
5.    Shield

GOD'S PROMISES - PRAISES

Remember to always praise God for everything He does in your life. God promises to see us through everything we are facing, no matter how big or how small.  His mercy endures forever!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned Him three times?
2.    Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented at the Temple as a baby?
3.    Who asked Pilate for Jesus' body after the crucifixion?
4.    Paul was shipwrecked on what island?
5.    What is the shortest book in the New Testament?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Peter
2.    Simeon
3.    Joseph of Arimathea
4.    Malta
5,    John 

GOD'S PROMISES - DELIVERANCE

God can deliver you from any hard situation you encounter and may be going through. Along with praying and asking God to help you and give you strength to make it through, trust and believe that the day is coming when you will be on the side of your difficulties.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What city was Jesus born in?
2.    How many books are in the New Testament?
3.    What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert?
4.    Who were the first apostles called to follow Jesus?
5.    How many people did Jesus feed with five loaves of bread and two fish? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 145:18-19
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Bethlehem
2.    27
3.    Locusts
4.    Peter and Andrew
5.    About 5000 men

GOD'S PROMISES - COMMITTED

When you are facing difficulties in your life, whether it be on your job with your boss, or with your mate, loved ones or friends, it can be hard to stay committed to doing the right thing during those times of difficulties. Pray and ask God to help you during these difficult times. Don't let these difficulties cause you to slack on your work performance or give up on being there for your loved ones and friends. He will see you through!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    This woman was given to Jacob as a wife deceitfully before he could marry her younger sister, who he loved.
2.    The prophet Hosea was commanded to marry this woman, though she was a harlot.
3.    This Egyptian woman was Sarah's handmaiden, and bore Ishmael through Abraham.
4.    This wicked queen wanted to kill the prophet Elijah.
5.    This woman gave birth to Moses.
6.    This woman turned into a pillar of salt because she looked back as Sodom and Gomorrah were being destroyed.
7.    This woman was Ruth's sister-in-law.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Leah
2.    Gomer
3.    Hagar
4.    Jezebel
5.    Jochebed
6.    Lot's wife
7.    Orpah

GOD'S PROMISES - MISTAKES

It is easy sometimes when planning ahead for your monthly expenses to think you have everything covered, only to discover that you made a mistake in your calculations and now you are short on what you need for the month. Pray and ask God to send you a miracle. He will surely make a way!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    This harlot housed spies sent by Joshua to take the city of Jericho.
2.    This woman married Moses.
3.    After David looked upon her lustfully, he had an affair with this woman that ultimately led to the death of her original husband.
4.    This woman tempted Samson to reveal the secret to his massive strength, which she used to betray him to the Philistines.
5.    This brave Israelite woman became queen of Persia and used her influence to protect her people, the Jews.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 120:1
I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Rahab
2.    Zipporah
3.    Bathsheba
4.    Delilah
5.    Esther

GOD'S PROMISES - ENCOURAGING WORDS

It's important to always remember to give encouraging words to your friends and family when they are starting a new venture or learning a new task. It can be scary or even nerve racking when trying to learn something new.  It may even take months and months of practice before they get it right.

Pray and ask God give you the right words to say to help encourage them through their learning process.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Jacob agreed to work 7 years for the hand of who?
2.    What woman promised the Lord that if He would bless her with a son she would dedicate the boy to Him? She later bore Samuel.
3.    Who was David's original wife?
4.    This woman remained with her mother-in-law, Naomi, after Naomi's husband and sons died?
5.    This woman rumored that Joseph tried to commit adultery with her?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 121:7-8
I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Rachel
2.    Hannah
3.    Michal
4.    Ruth
5.    Rahab
   

GOD'S PROMISES - CHOSE YOUR WORDS CAREFULLY

I was having a discussion with a friend the other day who was going through some financial difficulties. I could see that part of the problem she was having was her own fault in the way that she was managing her finances. I wanted to help her and give her the best advice but I knew I had to watch the way I advised her and also choose my words carefully on how to advise her so that she could see where the problem was coming from and not shut down because she thought I was putting her down. I said a quick prayer and asked the Lord to give me the right words and the right way to deliver them to her so that she could see what I saw.  And just as God promises, he helped me and spoke through me!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What did King Solomon ask God for?
2.    Who wrote this line "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want"?
3.    What does "Eve" mean?
4.    Who married Abraham?
5.    Looking for a wife for Isaac, Abraham's servant found who?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Wisdom
2.    King David
3.    "Mother of all living".
4.    Sarah
5.    Rebekah

GOD'S PROMISES - DECEPTION

Sometimes in our lives we come across people who try and deceive us in various ways. You are trying to do the right thing and it seems like people keep lying to you and throwing all kinds of obstacles in your way. Pray and ask God to remove all the deception and help you to see the truth in all situations.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What do the deaths of King Ahab and his wife Jezebel have in common?
2.    What Jewish festival results from the events in Esther?
3.    What does King Solomon do in Israel?
4.    What is one of the main criteria in Leviticus for living in the Israelite camp?
5.    Why does God reprimand Job?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Deuteronomy 31:6
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.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Dogs eat the blood of their dead bodies.
2.    Purim
3.    He builds a grand temple in Jerusalem.
4.    To be ceremonially clean.
5.    Because Job heeds the advice of his friends.

GOD'S PROMISES - DISCERNMENT

When you are talking to your friends and family about issues that they are going through, it is easy to see what is right and wrong and how they should handle their situations. Pray and ask God for the right way to deliver the advice that you want to give to them. When we are going through things, sometimes it is not easy to see what the right solution is or sometimes you may know what to do but it is hard to do what is right when your emotions or feelings are involved. Pray and ask God for discernment in handling everything that comes your way.  He will never steer you wrong!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.   Why does the prophet Nathan rebuke David?
2.    What does David bring to Jerusalem to bless the religious city?
3.    How does Absalom flaunt his brief overthrow of David's throne?
4.    What event triggers the division of Israel into two kingdoms?
5.    Who is Elisha

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    David commits adultery with Bathseba.
2.    The Art of the Covenant.
3.    By sleeping with David's concubines in public.
4.    Rehoboam wants the tribe of Judah to secede from the twelve tribes.
5.    Elijah's apprentice and successor.

GOD'S PROMISES - REGRET

There are times in our lives when we think we made a mistake about certain choices and decisions in our lives. Sometimes these are major mistakes like maybe getting into a bad relationship when we know better. Or they may be small mistakes like buying something that was more money than you intended to spend. When these things happen we are full of regret. We beat ourselves up wondering how we could have made such a mistake. Just remember God is not about regret. Ask Him to deliver you from the situation you are in or to accept the mistake you made and help you to move forward and not keeping kicking yourself over what you should or should not have done. God will deliver you from your feelings of regret.  He is a forgiving and awesome God!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    How does God feed the Israelites in the desert?
2.    Why does Moses break the stone tablets inscribed with God's commandments at Mount Sinai?
3.    Why does God curse the Israelites to wander the desert for forty years before entering the Promised Land?
4.    What do Moses and Joshua forbid the Israelites to do in the Promised Land?
5.    Who betrays Samson to the Philistines?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose.

Happy Father's Day!

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.    By a strange bread-like substance from heaven.

2.    Because the people are worshiping a golden idol.

3.    Because the Israelites vote down Moses as their leader.

4.    Intermarry with the native inhabitants.

5.    Delilah.

GOD'S PROMISES - DECISIONS

There are times when I am so indecisive. I want to make the right decisions and choices for my life but I don't really know what is the right thing to do. When these times happen in my life, I stop and take the time to pray and ask God what is His will and perfect choice for my life. I ask Him to give me the confidence to know that I am making the right decision and choices.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Why does Cain kill his brother Abel?
2.    How does Jacob steal his brother, Esau's inheritance rights?
3.    From which catastrophe does Joseph save Egypt?
4.    How does God first appear to Moses?
5.    What object that God gives Moses allows him to perform signs and wonders?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 16:3 
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Because God is more pleased by Abel's sacrifice than by Cain's.
2.    By tricking his father with the help of his mother.
3.    Famine.
4.    As a burning bush.
5.    A wooden staff.

GOD'S PROMISES - NEVER GIVE UP

We all will face difficulties at one time or another during our lives, some big and some small. It is so easy to get frustrated and give up during these difficult times. But if you just keep trying and don't give up God will see you through! Pray and ask God to give you the strength to help you and the wisdom to figure out what to do to get through the hard times.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What happened to Daniel's enemies after Daniel was freed from the lion's den?
2.    Is the book of Ruth in the Old or the New Testament?
3.    How many chapters are there in the book of Isaiah?
4.    How old was Mephibosheth when his nurse dropped him?
5.    How many wings are on a Seraphim?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 14:1
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    They were thrown into the lion's den.
2.    Old Testament
3.    66
4.    5 years
5.    6

GOD'S PROMISES - PRAYERS

Go to God in prayer with all of your heart's desires no matter how big or small. God answers prayers according to His will and perfect timing. Always ask God to answer your prayers according to His perfect will and timing. He may not answer right now, but He is always right on time!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Is honor your Father and your Mother the 5th or 6th commandment?
2.    What is the 5th commandment?
3.    How many times did Daniel pray each day?
4.    Which king ate grass?
5.    Which captain came to slay Daniel?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    5th commandment
2.    Honor thy Father and thy Mother
3.    3 times
4.    Nebuchadnezzar
5.    Arioch

GOD'S PROMISES - BLESSINGS

God can and will bless you in mysterious ways and when you least expect it. God can use the person that you would least expect to bless you in the most miraculous way. He knows how to turn things in your favor!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Which servant girl answered the door to Peter and left without opening the door?
2.    When Peter was rescued by an angel from prison, whose house did he go to?
3.    Were Jesus' disciples invited to the wedding where Jesus changed the water into wine?
4.    Who did the Prodigal Son hire himself out to when he lost all his money?
5.    To whom did Jesus say, "Dear woman, why do you involve me?  My time has not yet come?"

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Rhoda
2.    Mary's
3.    Yes
4.    To an inhabitant in the country he was in
5.    To his mother

GOD'S PROMISES - YOUR BEST

It is important to do your best in all situations.When you are stuck in a situation that your are praying and asking God to deliver you from, like maybe you want a better job, or you want your finances to improve, it is important while waiting, trusting, and believing God to change your circumstances that you be the best you can be in your current job and also with the finances that you are currently working with. Remember that God will make a way! Don't give up!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Is the Epistle to the Colossians in the Old testament or the New Testament?
2.    What was Abraham and Sarah's son's name?
3.    The parable of the Ten Virgins is mentioned only in one Gospel. Is it in Matthew or Luke?
4.    How many soldiers were with Peter in his cell?
5.    How many angels were given trumpets when the seventh seal, in Revelation was opened in heaven?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 29:11
A fools give full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    New Testament
2.    Isaac
3.    Matthew
4.    2
5.    7

GOD'S PROMISES - STEPPING STONES

We pray and ask God for miracles in our lives everyday. There are times when the things we are asking for are really big and it may seem like they are never going to be answered. Sometimes you will notice little blessings happening along the way to the big blessing you have been asking for. Be grateful and enjoy the little blessings as well as keeping faith that the bigger blessing is still on the way. God will never let you down!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What English monarch was responsible for the Authorized Version of the Bible?
2.    What are the first three words of the book of Genesis?
3.    What other book begins with the same three words?
4.    In what language was most of the Old Testament originally written?
5.    In what language was most of the New Testament written?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 37:30
The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    King James
2.    In the beginning
3.    Gospel of John
4.    Hebrew
5.    Greek

GOD'S PROMISES - HIGH TIME

You may be experiencing low times in your life such as money problems, health problems or loneliness and you are praying and hoping for things to change but sometimes it just feels as though you will never get that blessing that you are praying for. It is easy to just give up and think that things are never going to change. 

Don't get discouraged!  When you least expect it God will answer those prayers in ways that you can't even image! He will change your low times into high times in the blink of an eye.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What is the first book in the Bible?
2.    What is the last book in the Bible?
3.    What is the first book in the New Testament?
4.    What is the last book in the Old Testament?
5.    In what year was the Authorized Version of the Bible first produced?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week 
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought in their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

Bible Trivia Answers
1.    Genesis
2.    Revelations
3.    Matthew
4.    Malachi
5.    1611

GOD'S PROMISES - ENVY

There are times when it seems like other people around us are getting all the good breaks. They have committed relationships, and they are doing fun things in their lives like going to movies, out to dinner, and taking trips. They also seem to be able to buy new cars, houses and various things that we may need and want. When we see these things happening it is easy to become envious of what others have that we don't.

Pray and ask God to help you not to become envious and jealous when it seems like others are moving ahead and you are stagnant or even left behind. Praise God for the miracles and the awesome things that He is doing in your life. You want what God has for you in His perfect timing, not the things that you see other people have or are able to do.

Ask God to give you a heart that is free and pure from envy or jealousy. Be happy for those people and ask God to continue to bless you with the things that He has for you in His perfect timing.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
2.    What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
3.    What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
4.    What is the longest verse in the Bible?
5.    What chapter of which book has been calculated as being at the middle of the Bible?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 148:5-6
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created, and he established them for ever and ever - he issued a decree that will never pass away.

Bible Trivia Answers
1.    Psalm 117 (2 Verses)
2.    Psalm 119 (176 Verses)
3.    John 11:35 (2 Words)
4.    Esther 8:9 (78 Words)
5.    Psalm 118

GOD'S PROMISES - GOD'S WILL

Ask God for His will for all areas in your life. There will be times when situations happen that may make you afraid and uncertain of what you should do next.  These situations a lot of times are out of our control.  Don't panic!  Stop and pray for God's will in all situations that you are facing.  God knew it was going to happen before it even occurred and He knows exactly how to work it out in your best interest.

Bible Trivia
1.    How many books are there in the Bible?
2.    How many books are in the Old Testament?
3.    How many books are there in the New Testament?
4.    Which is the shortest book in the Bible?
5.    Which is the longest book in the Bible?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

Bible Trivia Answers
1.    66
2.    39
3.    27
4.    2nd Epistle of John
5.    Psalms (150 Chapters)