Sunday, September 24, 2017

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

Sunday, September 17, 2017

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

Sunday, September 3, 2017

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.