Sunday, July 29, 2018

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)    

Sunday, July 22, 2018

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)


Sunday, July 15, 2018

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

Sunday, July 8, 2018

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)



Sunday, July 1, 2018

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)