GOD'S PROMISES - THE REASON

This is the time of the year that we love to go shopping for family, friends, and coworkers. We go to parties and love to eat so much delicious foods.

While you are enjoying all the festivities that happen during this time of the year, don't forget that main reason.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Bible Trivia Questions

1.    What is the Greek meaning of the name Christ?

2.    What is the Hebrew meaning of the name Christ?

3.    What is the meaning of the name Dan?

4.    What is the meaning of the name Daniel?

5.    What is the meaning of the name David? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Matthew 1:18-25

"BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which translated means, "GOD WITH US." Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet; And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son: and he called His name Jesus.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.    Anointed

2.    Messiah

3.    Judge

4.    A judge is God

5.    Beloved

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GOD'S PROMISES - STAYING ON COURSE

You are moving along right on track, everything seems to be going well. You are making the right contacts, things are falling into place and then all of a sudden something happens to throw you off course.

Don't get discouraged. Pray and ask God to help put you back on track and help you stay on course. 

Also be sure to ask Him if there is anything you did that put you off track to please redirect your path back to the right track. (Sometimes you hear that little voice or get a feeling that you should or should not do something but you ignore it.)  

There are also times the devil will try to derail you just when things are going your way so that you cannot be happy about the things God is doing in your life. But remember he is not more powerful than God!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What is the meaning of the name "Benjamin"?
2.    What is the meaning of the  name "Benoni"?
3.    What is the meaning of the name "Bethlehem"?
4.    What is the meaning of the name "Boaz"?
5.    What is the meaning of the name "Capernaum"?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Son of the right hand
2.    Son of my sorrow/strength
3.    House of bread
4.    In him is might
5.    Village of Nahum

GOD'S PROMISES - PAYBACK

Do not worry about the negative things that have happened in your life, God promises to pay His children back for all the wrongs that have been committed against them.

God will pack back double what you lost or was taken from you!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What does the name "Amos" mean?
2.    What does the name "Apocrypha" mean?
3.    What is the meaning of the word "apostle"?
4.    What does the name "Baal" mean?
5.    What does the name "Barabbas" mean?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Burden
2.    Hidden
3.    One sent forth
4.    Possessor
5.    Son of the father

GOD'S PROMISES - PURE HEART

It can be hard watching someone live the life you feel that you deserve. Especially when that person has done you wrong and it seems as though they are getting all the good breaks in life that you want for yourself.

Don't be jealous about what they have. Pray and ask God to give you a pure heart free from envy, jealousy and regret.

Keep this in mind. You always want God's will for your life, and the things He has for you, not the things that you see that someone else has or is doing in their life.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What had God ordered Moses to do that was the cause of all the plagues?
2.    What was the last plague that was sent against the Egyptians?
3.    What is the meaning of the name "Abed-nego".
4.    What is the meaning of the name "Abraham".
5.    What is the meaning of the name "Abram".

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Free the Hebrews from slavery
2.    Death of their firstborn
3.    Servant of Nego
4.    Father of a multitude
5.    Exalted father

GOD'S PROMISES - WISDOM

We all want things in our lives that sometimes may seem unattainable. Maybe you want a new car, or to be able to save money but it just doesn't seem possible with the current state of your finances.

Pray and ask God for the wisdom to do the things that seem impossible. Maybe you need to reevaluate your finances to see if you are able to save $10 a week with the plan to increase the amount when you can.

Wisdom would be to start small until you can do better. Starting slow with saving a small amount is better that having no savings at all.

After time, you will be able to afford to purchase that new car or at least have some savings to fall back on.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    How could the Hebrews avoid death of the first born?
2.    What was the fourth plague against the Egyptians?
3.    What was the eleventh plague against the Egyptians?
4.    What was the sixth plague against the Egyptians?
5.    What book of the Bible are the plagues in?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Paint the door post with the blood of a lamb
2.    Flies
3.    There weren't eleven plagues
4.    Boils
5.    Exodus

GOD'S PROMISES - GRACE

Pray and ask God to give you the grace to handle everything that comes you way. 

Sometimes it may seem that things are going wrong in your life and you can't understand why. Your alarm did not go off and you overslept and you were late for work. You got home and wanted to relax by soaking your feet in the foot bath but it would not come on. 

Instead of getting mad and frustrated, thank God because if you could see the bigger picture you would have known that had you left on time for work, you would have been in the path of a drunk driver. The foot bath had a short in the cord and if it would have come on it would have shorted out the power in your apartment.

God is looking out for you even when it doesn't seem like it.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What was the tenth plague against the Egyptians?
2.    What is the fifth plague against the Egyptians?
3.    What was the seventh plague against the Egyptians?
4.    What was the first plague against the Egyptians?
5,    What is the ninth plague against the Egyptians?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your righthand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Death of the first born
2.    Livestock diseased
3.    Thunder, hail, and fire
4.    River turned to Blood
5,    Darkness

GOD'S PROMISES - JUDGING OTHERS

It is easy to judge the people around you. Your friends, family, coworkers, even strangers you encounter in your daily life.

They make unwise decisions, they keep making the same mistakes over and over again. They do things that in your opinion is just downright stupid.

Do not look down on or judge others for their actions, pray and ask God to help them overcome the difficulties they are going through. No one is perfect and it is easier to make the mistakes than it is to fix them.

Remember while you are looking and judging others, someone else may be looking and judging you. Think of how that would make you feel and allow those thoughts to help you have compassion for others.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What was the second plague sent against the Egyptians?
2.    How many plagues were sent against the Egyptians?
3.    Did the plagues hurt the Hebrews and the Egyptians?
4.    What was the third plague send against the Egyptians?
5.    What was the eighth plague sent against the Egyptians?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 18:10
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Frogs
2.    10
3.    No
4.    Lice
5.    Locusts

GOD'S PROMISES - THANKS

Give God thanks for all the things He has done in your life. Even things you may feel are not that great.

• You don't like your job - thank God you have a source of income. 
• You don't like things about your car - thank God you have transportation. 
• You don't like where you live - thank God you have a roof over your head.

It is okay to pray and ask God to help you change your circumstances and the things you don't like in your life. But don't forget to thank Him for all that you have.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.    How long was Jesus in Jerusalem before His parents found Him?

2.    What was Jesus doing when His parents found Him?

3.    To whom did Jesus explain that He was "about (His) Father's business"?

4.    What was the name of Jesus' earthly brother?

5.    How was John the Baptist related to Jesus?

6.    In what trade did Jesus work as a young man?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Lamentations 3:25

The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.    3 days

2.    Teaching in the temple

3.    Mary

4.    James

5.    Second cousin

6.    Carpentry

GOD'S PROMISES - STEPPING UP

There may be times when it seems like everything is going good in your life and then something happens to set you back or knock you off track.

Don't get discouraged! Ask God to help you keep the faith. Sometimes you have to take a step back before you can step up to your blessing.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Where was Jesus mostly raised as a child?
2.    Who was promised by the Holy Spirit that he wouldn't die until he saw the Messiah?
3.    "And Jesus grew, and waxed strong in the spirit, filled with wisdom: and the ______ of God was upon him."
4.    What event brought Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem once a year?
5.    How old was Jesus when his parents lost Him in Jerusalem?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Nazareth
2.    Simeon
3.   Grace
4.    The feast of the passover
5.    12

GOD'S PROMISES - RECORDINGS

Don't let negative things people say about you or negative thoughts you have about yourself play as a bad recording in your head and hold you back from God's plan for your life.

Turn off those negative recordings by replacing them with positive recordings of the good things God has said about you. 

• You are wonderfully and fearfully made.
• You are a child of the most high God.
• You are marvelous.

God does not want you to be down on yourself. Especially when He only has positive things to say about you.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What plant did Rachel beg of her sister Leah because it was said to help with fertility?
2.    Prior to His crucifixion, what piece of attire was placed on Christ's body to humiliate Him?
3.    What did Jacob give Esau in exchange for his birthright?
4.    Christ taught that even as the ______ of the field are cared for by God. He will take care of His people.
5.    Christ called Himself the true ______ and His apostles the branches.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 2:7
He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Mandrakes
2.    A crown of thorns
3.    Some pottage of lentils
4.    Lillies
5.    Vine

GOD'S PROMISES - TALENTS

God has given each and every one of us our own individual talents. We are meant to use these talents and not bury them or hide them away. 

Maybe you are a good writer, singer, or have a good business idea that you are afraid to pursue for fear of failure. 

Pray and ask God to help you not to hide your talents but to give you the strength to pursue your dreams.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What happened when Moses cast a tree into the waters of Marah?
2.    Paul compare the Gentiles to the wild branches grafted into a good and healthy______ tree.
3.   Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to a ______ seed, which would grow from the tiniest seed into a huge tree.
4.    In a parable, Christ compared the separation of the righteous from the wicked to the harvesting of _______ from the tares.
5.    The Pharisees ridiculed Christ because His disciples plucked and ate _______ on the Sabbath.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Hebrews 3:6
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God's house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    The waters were made sweet.
2.    Olive
3.    Mustard
4.    Wheat
5.    Corn

GOD'S PROMISES - BREAKING CHAINS

There may be a lot of things you are allowing in your life to keep you stuck. You are fighting an addiction, loneliness,  or fear. These are all chains that are holding you back from experiencing the full blessing that God has for your life.

Pray today and thank the Lord that He is breaking the chains and bringing you into your full destiny.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    From what kind of lumber did Noah build the ark?
2.    When Aaron put his rod inside the tabernacle, what grew on it?
3.    In a parable, Christ compared the signs of His coming to the branches on a(n) ________ tree that show when summer is near.
4.    In an allegory, Isaiah prophesied that Israel will become desolate even as a tree that brings forth wild _____ will be allowed to be destroyed.
5.    The passover meal included lamb meat, unleavened bread, and ______. 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 30:6-7
When I felt secure, I said, "I will never shaken." Lord, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm: but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Gopher
2.    Almonds
3.    Fig
4.    Grapes
5.    Bitter herbs

GOD'S PROMISES - HEALING

When you are going through an illness, sometimes it feels as though nobody can help you. The doctor can't find anything wrong but you know what you are feeling in your body is not right.

Pray and ask God to bless you with His healing powers and grace. He can either heal you without the need of doctors or He can lead you to the right doctor that can diagnose and treat your issue.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What food item did people from many countries travel to Egypt to buy?
2.    Which of Joseph's brothers in Egypt was not allowed by Jacob to travel to Egypt with the rest of his brothers?
3.    What did Joseph do when his brothers first came to Egypt?
4.    Which brother offered himself as a replacement for Benjamin to be taken captive in Egypt in order to spare their father?
5.    When Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, how did he treat them?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 34:22
The Lord will rescue His servants; no one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Corn (Genesis 41:57)
2.    Benjamin (Genesis 42:4)
3.    Threw them in prison (Genesis 42:16-17)
4.    Judah (Genesis 44:18-33)
5.    He was overjoyed (Genesis 45:14-15)

GOD'S PROMISES - BELIEVING

It is important to trust and believe that God will bless you according to His will.

It is good to pray and ask God to make your hopes and desires come true, but you also have to believe that He will answer you and bless you in His timing and according to what His will is for your life.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who lusted after Joseph?
2.    Why did Joseph get thrown in prison?
3.    What did Joseph become well known for in prison?
4.    Who was restored to his office and who was hanged?
5.    What was the meaning of Pharaoh's dreams?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 42:5-6
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon - from Mount Mizar.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39:7)
2.    Potiphar's wife convinced Potiphar that Joseph tried to lie with her (Genesis 39:13-20)
3.    Interpreting dreams (Genesis 41:12)
4.    The butler; the baker (Genesis 40:21-22)
5.    Seven years of preparation will precede seven years of famine (Genesis 41:29-30)

GOD'S PROMISES - CONTROL

You may encounter people in your life who are difficult, treat you bad, and say mean things about you.

You can't control what people say and do, but you can pray and ask God to help you to control how you react. Ask God to help you not to let other people's actions control whether you have a good or bad day.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Which of Joseph's brothers convinced the others to not kill Joseph?
2.    Instead of killing Joseph, what did his brothers do?
3.    At what price did the merchantment buy Joseph from his brothers?
4.    Who bought Joseph from the merchantment?
5.    What office did Joseph hold in Potiphar's household?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Joshua 10:25
Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight." 

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Reuben (Genesis 37:21)
2.    Threw him in a pit (Genesis 37:24)
3.    20 pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28)
4.    Potiphar (Genesis 39:1)
5.    Overseer of the house (Genesis 39:4)    

GOD'S PROMISES - THE FINAL SAY

It is easy to be worried when you are going through difficult times in your life. The doctor gave you a negative report. Your boss is harassing you and trying to fire you because of circumstances beyond your control.

Do not be scared, frustrated or discouraged by man's actions or words. Remember God has the final say in all situations that may occur in your life. 

Man cannot do anymore than God will allow. Ask God to guide you through each and every situation and give you the strength to handle everything that comes your way.

No matter how bad things look, do not give up! Pitch your tent in the land of hope! All things are possible when you trust in God! 

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who was Joseph's father?
2.    How many brothers did Joseph have?
3.    What gift did Joseph's father give to him?
4.    Why did Joseph's brothers hate him?
5.    What was the recurring theme in Joseph's dreams?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 16:8
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Jacob (Genesis 37:3)
2.    11 (Genesis 35:22-26)
3.    A coat of many colors (Genesis 37:3)
4.    Their father loved Joseph most (Genesis 37:4)
5.    Joseph's family would bow down to him (Genesis 37:5-11)

GOD'S PROMISES - HELPING HAND

It is good to provide a helping hand to others when they have troubles and are in need. But pray and ask God to give you the wisdom of the right type of help to offer. Ask Him to give you protection so that while you are helping, you do not get dragged into the middle of their situation.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What does Eve's name mean?
2.    How did God say mankind was similar to Him?
3.    Why did God protect the tree of life?
4.    What did God place at the east of the garden of Eden to guard the tree of life?
5.    What did the Lord do for Adam and Eve before He exiled them?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Mother of all living
2.    They could know good from evil
3.    So that man couldn't obtain a means to live forever
4.    Cherubims and flaming sword
5.    He clothed them

GOD'S PROMISES - INNER VOICE

Pray and ask God to help you to hear and obey that inner voice that is Him leading, guiding and directing you.

Something keeps telling you to stop eating all of the junk food. Listen and start eating healthy. You have a nagging feeling that you should not drive down that particular street. Go a different route. 

The Lord will protect and direct your path if only you will listen when He uses that inner voice to guide you.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    The animal who deceived Eve represents?
2.    What did the deceptive animal convince Eve to do?
3.    What did Adam do after Eve obeyed the animal and transgressed against the Lord's commandment?
4.    Why did Adam hide himself from the Lord?
5.    How did God curse the animal that deceived Eve?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the week
Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Lucifer (Genesis 1:20-23)
2.    Partake of the forbidden fruit (Genesis 3:1-6)
3.    He also transgressed against the Lord's commandment (Genesis 3:6)
4.    He was embarrassed because he realized he was naked (Genesis 3:10)
5.    He forced it to live on the ground and in the dust (Genesis 3:14)

GOD'S PROMISES - BLESSING OTHERS

When God answers your prayers and helps you through difficult times, it is important to use those experiences that you have been through to help others that may be going through the same thing.

Be a blessing to others to help guide them and encourage them not to give up and keep hope. If God did it for you He will do it for them too!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Where did Adam and Eve live?
2.    Which two trees grew in the midst of the garden?
3.    Which tree bore fruit that God forbade Adam and Eve to partake of?
4.    What would NOT happen to anyone who would partake of such fruit?
5.    What animal deceived Eve?

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

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Eden (Genesis 2:8)
2.    The tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:9)
3.    The tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:16-17)
4.    They would become all-knowing (Genesis 3-16-19)
5.    A serpent (Genesis 3:1-6)

GOD'S PROMISES - HOLD ON

Don't give up! Hold on! Help is on the way!

These are phrases that we have to keeping saying to ourselves when we are going through things and praying for God's help. Sometimes it seems as though your situation will never change. Don't give up the Lord hears every prayer and He will answer!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Thou shalt not ________.
2.    Thou shalt not commit ________.
3.    Thou shalt not ________.
4.    Thou shalt not bear ________.
5.    Thou shalt not ________.
6.    To whom did God give these commandments, engraved on stone tablets? ________.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 62:6
Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Kill (Exodus 20:13)
2.    Adultery (Exodus 20:14)
3.    Steal (Exodus 20:15)
4.    False Witness (Exodus 20:16)
5.    Covet (Exodus 20:17)
6.    Moses (Exodus 31:18)  

GOD'S PROMISES - FATHERS

Let us give thanks for all the fathers that are in our lives. Let us fondly remember those fathers that have gone on to be with the Lord.  Let us pray diligently that the Lord will touch the hearts of those fathers who are off track.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

Bible Trivia Questions

1.    "Thou shalt have no other ______ before me."

2.    "Thou shalt not make unto thee any ______."

3.    "Thou shalt not take the ______ of the Lord thy God in vain."

4.    "Remember the ______ to keep it holy."

5.    "Honour thy______."

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Psalm 103:13

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.    gods (Exodus 20:3)

2.    graven image (Exodus 20:4)

3.    name (Exodus 20:7)

4.    sabbath day (Exodus 20:8)

5.    father and thy mother (Exodus 20:12)

GOD'S PROMISES - WORRY

God is not the author of worry.  He wants us to have faith and trust in Him through all of our difficulties no matter how large or how small.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.   Who married Adam?
2.    Who married Hosea?
3.    Who became queen to Ahasuerus, king of Persia?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Bible Trivia Answers
1.    Eve
2.    Gomer
3.    Esther

GOD'S PROMISES - TRUST

Trust in God always. He will help you through any situation you are going through. When times are tough and you can't see the light at the end of tunnel, pray and ask God to give you the answer. He will always provide a way for you to cope.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who married Abraham?
2.    Who married Isaac?
3.    Who married Jacob?
4.    Who married Moses?
5.    Who married David?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Sarah
2.    Rebekah
3.    Rachel
4.    Zipporah
5.    Michal

GOD'S PROMISES - LOVE IN YOUR HEART

Helping people who act ungrateful or unappreciative can be a very difficult thing to do. You want to do what is right in the eyes of the Lord but it's hard when the person you are helping acts like they don't appreciate the help you are providing.

Pray and ask God to give you love in your heart so that you can keep doing the right thing that God would have you to do.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Blessed are the merciful: for ____________.
2.    Blessed are the pure in heart: for __________.
3.    Blessed are the peacemakers: for __________.
4.    Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness'sake: for __________.
5.   Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for __________.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    They shall obtain mercy.
2.    They shall see God.
3.    They shall be called the children of God.
4.    Theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5.    Great is your reward in heaven.

GOD'S PROMISES - HOPE

It can feel like things in your life that you are hoping and waiting for are never going to happen.

You are waiting for that promotion that you deserve but someone else got it. You are hoping that you will be healed from that illness but it seems like your symptoms remain the same.

It may take some time to see the answers for the things we are waiting and hoping for but it doesn't mean that God is not working on your behalf to make things happen.

It is easy to become discouraged when you don't see the hand of God working on you behalf, but you cannot give up. You have to keep praying, hoping and waiting for God to make things happen in His perfect time.

Pray and ask God to help you to pitch your tent in the land of hope! 

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    When did Jesus give the Beatitudes?
2.    Blessed are the poor in spirit: for___________.
3.    Blessed are they that mourn: for __________.
4.    Blessed are the meek: for __________.
5.    Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for __________.

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.    In the sermon on the Mount. (Matthew 5:1)
2.    Theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3)
3.    They shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4)
4.    They shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)
5.    They shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6)

GOD'S PROMISES - REASON

There is a popular phrase "everything happens for a reason". When you have God in your life you know that He may allow certain circumstances to happen in your life that you don't necessarily like, but it is all a part of His perfect plan in getting you where you need to be.

Ask Him to help you while you navigate through life's uncertainties. 

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who wrote the first five books of the Old Testament?
2.    In what language was the Old Testament?
3.    What time period does the Old Testament cover?
4.    Which of these books is NOT found in the Old Testament?
5.    Which of these women is mentioned in the Old Testament?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 119:114-115
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Moses
2.    Hebrew
3.    The beginning of man to the time of the Messiah.
4.    Jude
5.    Rachel
    

GOD'S PROMISES - HELPING HAND

We may come across people in our lives that need help. They have no place to live; they are low on money; they are having relationship troubles and ask you for your advice. 

You open you door and invite them to stay with you temporarily; you lend them money; you give them advice on how to handle their relationship trouble and they do not seem grateful. 

They don't respect the rules of your home; they never give you back the money they borrowed even though they have it to give back; they get mad at you because they don't like the type of advice you are giving them.

This can be very upsetting. Even though it seems as if you made a huge mistake, ask God to help keep you from becoming upset and bitter for offering a helping hand to someone who needed it.

Your heart was in the right place!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Why did God create woman?
2.    What did God create the woman out of?
3.    God's choice of material for creating the woman symbolizes what?
4.    How many books are in the Old Testament?
5.    What is the name commonly given to the first five books of the Old Testament?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    So she could help the man
2.    A piece of the man's body
3.    A married man and woman should live together as one united entity
4.    39
5.    Pentateuch

GOD'S PROMISES - BALANCE

Sometimes our attempt to help others upsets the peaceful balance that we have set for our household and our lives. Your reason for helping came from a pure and genuine place, but the person you are helping is ungrateful and causing havoc in your life and routine.

The situation may only be temporary but you feel as though you will not make it through. Ask God to give you the wisdom on how to restore balance and peace in your life even during troublesome times.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What did God NOT do on the seventh day?
2.    How did God water the plants?
3.    What did God make the man out of?
4.    Where did God place His human creations?
5.    Who named the living creatures? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Create children for the man and woman (Genesis 2:2-3)
2.    He sent mist (Genesis 2:5-6)
3.    Dust (Genesis 2:7)
4.    A garden (Genesis 2:15-22)
5.    The man (Genesis 2:19-20)

GOD'S PROMISES - YES

There may be a lot of times in your life when you hear the word no.  "No, you didn't get the promotion." "No, you are not the right mate for me." "No, the medical report is not good."

God is ready to bless you! He is the one that will say yes to all of the times you heard no. Have faith! Trust in the Lord always! He will turn every no into a yes in His perfect timing.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What did God call the dry land and the waters?
2.    Which are the 'greater light' and the 'lesser light'?
3.    How did God create humans?
4.    What did God NOT command the humans He made to do?
5.    Which of God's creations did NOT eat plants after He created them?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we live by faith, not by sight.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Earth; Seas (Genesis 1:20)
2.    Sun; Moon (Genesis 1:16)
3.    To look like Himself (Genesis 1:26-27)
4.    Work and be industrious (Genesis 1:28)
5.    None; all animals ate plants (Genesis 1:29-30)

GOD'S PROMISES - SAMPSON

There will be times in all of our lives when situations are to big for us to handle. We don't know how we will get through.

Pray and ask God to send you a Sampson to fight your battles for you. He will never let you down! 


Bible Trivia Questions
1.    What did God create on the fifth day?
2.    Which did God NOT create on the sixth day?
3.    What did God create on the seventh day?
4.    What did God think of His work?
5.    What did God call the firmament?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Bible Trivia Questions Answera
1.    All animals except those that live on the land. (Genesis 1:20-23)
2.    Birds (Genesis 1:24-27)
3.    Nothing (Genesis 2:2)
4.    It was good (Genesis 1:31)
5.    Heaven (Genesis 1:8)

GOD'S PROMISES - LIFE

JESUS HAS RISEN!!!

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

GOD'S PROMISES - A PURE HEART

It is very easy to become envious of things that you see other people achieving that you always wanted for yourself. Or to get upset when someones circumstances are causing a disruption in your life.

Times like these can make you wish bad things for the other person and have negative thoughts, wishes and feelings in your heart. Pray and ask God to help remove these feelings and to give you a pure heart free, from envy, fear or even regret.

One step that may help you combat these feelings is to pray for the best for the person you envy. 

For example, you and a friend are tying to lose weight, your friend is losing more and faster than you are. Do get jealous or wish your friend's way will stop working. Pray and ask God to help your friend continue to lose and make steady progress. Or another example, your coworker is pregnant, you always wanted another baby but it just never happened for you. Also, when she goes on maternity leave you will have to assume the responsibility of her duties until she returns and you are already doing more than your fair share. Pray that she will have a healthy pregnancy and baby and also that the Lord will give you the strength to handle all of the duties you have to take on during her absence.

It is hard to have negative feelings brewing in your heart when you are constantly praying for good things to happen for other people. 

God will bless you with a pure heart if you keep praying, trusting and believing that the negativity will be removed.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    How many days did it take God to create the universe?
2.    What did God create on the first day?
3.    What did God create on the second day?
4.    What did God create on the third day?
5.    What did God create on the fourth day?

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

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    6
2.    Light
3.    The firmament (sky)
4.    Plant Life, Land, the seas
5.    Celestial bodies (planets, moons, stars, etc.)

GOD'S PROMISES - FAVOR

Pray and ask God to give you favor in all areas of your life. 

At work the person who is just being a needle in your side, whether it is your coworker, boss or even a customer you are dealing with. You may be struggling in your finances or dealing with some health issues. 

God will put a hedge of protection around you and cover you with His favor so that no matter what obstacles you may face, you will prosper in spite of them!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?
2.    Which of these women is mentioned in the New Testament?(Martha, Hannah, Rebekah, Sarah)
3.    Which of these books comes first in the New Testament (relative to the others)? (Ephesians, Romans, Revelations, Hebrews)
4.    Which of these books comes last in the New Testament? (Galatians, Revelation, Colossians, The Acts) 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Luke
2.    Martha
3.    Romans
4.    Revelation

GOD'S PROMISES - THE ODDS ARE FOR US

God will bless you in all areas of your life. He will make a situation that you feel is hopeless and will never work out come together in the blink of an eye. Even when it looks like all the odds are against you. 

You don't have the experience to get the promotion, the medical report is not good, you feel as if you will never get out of debt. Don't worry God will make things happen that you can never image possible. 

Trust and believe that God has your best interests at heart. No matter what the circumstances, trust and believe that the odds are for you, not against you!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    How many books are there in the New Testament?
2.    What is the common name given to the first four books of the New Testament?
3.    Which of the following are NOT one of the first four books of the New Testament? (James, Matthew, Luke, Mark)
4.    Who wrote most of the books in the New Testament?
5.    Which of these are NOT books in the New Testament? (3 John, 2 Thessalonians, 3 Peter, 1 Corinthians)

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    27
2.    The Gospels
3.    James
4.    Paul
5.    3 Peter

GOD'S PROMISES - MYSTERIOUS WAYS

It's funny that God will sometimes answer our prayers in the most mysterious ways.

I am at a time in my life where I really don't have a lot of finances to do fun things for myself and I wanted to go see a new movie. I was able to obtain a gift card so I didn't have to pay for the movie and I figured I could spend a few dollars to get a small popcorn and soda. As I was heading to the theater, I prayed and asked God to lead me to the right seat and to get the right snacks and also to let me not have to use the bathroom until the movie was over as I did not want to miss anything. 

When I got to the concession stand to order my popcorn and soda, the price was much higher than I really wanted to spend but I was going to buy it anyway. Well, the employee was so rude to me that I decided I didn't want to buy anything. As a result I was able to sit through the whole 2.5 hour movie (without a bathroom break) and also after leaving the theater I was able to go buy a treat that I liked more and the price was more than 50% less than what I would have spent on movie snacks.

God promises to take care of all of our needs and this time he used a rude employee to do it for me!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who said, "Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
2.    Who said, "Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man hath done nothing amiss."
3.    Who said, "Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw."
4.    Who said, "Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water."
5.    Who said, "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!"

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    A rich ruler. (Luke 18:18)
2.    One of the thieves that was crucified with Jesus.  (Luke 23:40)
3.    The Samaritan woman at the well.  (John 4:15)
4.    Simon Peter.  (Matthew 14:28)
5.    Jesus (Matthew 23:37)

GOD'S PROMISES - INFLUENCES

It is important to be careful of the people that you surround yourself with. Hanging around negative people can pull you down and destroy your hopes and dreams and be a bad influence in your life.

Pray and ask God to help you to surround yourself with people who will be a positive influence in your life.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who said, "Almost thou persuades me to be a Christian."
2.    Who said, "Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years."
3.    Who said, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire..."
4.    Who said, "If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread."
5.    Who said, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
James 4:7-8
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    King Agrippa (Acts 26:28)
2.    Zacharias (Luke 1:18)
3.    John The Baptist (Matthew 3:11)
4.    Satan (Matthew 4:3)
5.    Jesus (Matthew 4:19)

GOD'S PROMISES - HELP

In today's world with all of the tragedies and destruction going on around us, it is so easy to become sad, depressed and fearful of living our lives and going about our daily routines.

Pray and ask God to help you through these difficult times. God is not the author of fear. He does not want you to shut yourself off from the world and be scared to live an active life.

Ask God for His strength to make it through everyday and to live your life to the fullest.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Which apostle led Christ's church after Jesus was killed?
2.    Which apostle betrayed Jesus with a kiss for money?
3.    Who was converted on the road to Damascus and later became one of the greatest missionaries in the New Testament?
4.    Who would not believe that Jesus was resurrected until he saw Him with his own eyes?
5.    Who atoned, suffered, was crucified, and was resurrected for all, making Him the Savior?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 30:6-7
When I felt secure, I said, "I will never be shaken." Lord, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Peter (Matthew 16:18)
2.    Luke (22:48)
3.    Saul/Paul (Acts 8:22)
4.    Thomas (John 20:28)
5.    Jesus Christ (John 20:31) 

GOD'S PROMISES - FIRST

Remember to always put God first in all areas of your life. No problem is too big or too small for Him to handle. 

Go to God will all your cares and worries and begin to thank Him for all the miracles He is performing and will be performing in your life.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who was the mother of Jesus?
2.    Who did Jesus raise from the dead?
3.    Who baptized Jesus?
4.    Who tried to dispose of baby Jesus by making a decree that all baby boys should be killed?
5.    Who was Jesus' stepfather?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Mary (Matthew 1:18)
2.    Lazarus (John 11:43)
3.    John (Matthew 3:13)
4.    Herod (Matthew 2:16)
5.    Joseph (Luke 1:27)

GOD'S PROMISES - MIRACLES

It is unreasonable to think we will go through life without making any mistakes. Sometimes you think you are doing the right thing and it turns out to be a mistake. Other times you know you are doing something that you shouldn't but just can't make yourself stop.

Turn to God with all your mistakes and ask Him to help you overcome them. He has a way of sometimes making miracles out of our mistakes.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Which Egyptian woman was Sarah's handmaiden, and bore Ishmael through Abraham?
2,    What wicked queen wanted to kill the prophet Elijah?
3.    Who gave birth to Moses?
4.    Who was turned into a pillar of salt because she looked back as Sodom and Gomorrah were being destroyed?
5.    Who was Ruth's sister-in-law.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Hagar (Genesis 16:15)
2.    Jezebel (1 Kings 19:2)
3.    Jochebed (Exodus 6:20)
4.    Lot's Wife (Genesis 19:6)
5.    Orpah (Ruth 1:4)

GOD'S PROMISES - OBSTACLES

The are some obstacles that we encounter that may seem like they are to much to handle. You can't change the situation and you just don't know how you are going to get through it.

Pray and ask God to give you the wisdom, strength and tools to help you through your circumstances.

Just remember, nothing is too great for God to handle!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who did David have an affair with that ultimately led to the death of her original husband?
2.    Who tempted Samson to reveal the secret to his massive strength, which she used to betray him to the Philistines?
3.    What brave Israelite woman became queen of Persia and used her influence to protect her people, the Jews?
4.    Who was given to Jacob as a wife deceitfully before he could marry her younger sister, who he loved.
5.    Who was Hosea commanded to marry though she was a harlot? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:2)
2.    Delilah (Judges 16:6)
3.    Esther (Esther 7:3)
4.    Leah (Genesis 29:25)
5.    Gomer (Hosea 1:3)

GOD'S PROMISES - HEALING

God uses various methods to heal us from conditions, diseases, or circumstances.

We need to pray and ask God to help us be open to however He decides to heal us.  

Ask Him to help you hear His voice when he is leading and directing you to your ultimate healing.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Who was David's original wife?
2.    What woman remained with her mother-in-law, Naomi, after Naomi's husband and sons died?
3.    Which woman rumored that Joseph tried to commit adultery with her?
4.    What harlot housed spies sent by Joshua to take the city of Jericho
5.    Who was married to Moses?

Inspirational Bible Verse Week
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.    Michal (1 Samuel 18:26)
2.    Ruth (Ruth1:16)
3.    Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39:14)
4.    Rahab (Joshua 2:1)
5.    Zipporah (Exodus 2:21)