Sunday, June 28, 2020

GOD'S PROMISES - INTENDED PLANS

We all make plans for our lives hoping that things will work out the way that we want them to.

You may have planned a vacation with your family and these plans have been in progress for months. This is the first vacation with these particular family members that you will be going on.

Everyone is excited.  Although there are a few bumps along the way in the planning process, you keep going with your intended plans because you just want everyone to get along and have a great time.

Once the vacation starts, things start to get a little rocky within the family with disagreements, arguments and hurt feelings. It is very frustrating because this is not the way the plans were intended to go.

Pray and ask God to come in and smooth out the plans and that the family will come together as one and enjoy spending quality time with each other.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What is the meaning of the name Nahum?
2.  What is the meaning of the name Naomi?
3.  What is the meaning of the name Naphtali?
4.  What is the meaning of the name Nathan?
5.  What is the meaning of the name Nebuchadnezzar?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 12:18
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Consoler
2.  Pleasant
3.  Wrestlings
4.  He has given
5.  Nebo, protect the crown



Sunday, June 21, 2020

GOD'S PROMISES - WORRY

It is a normal emotion as parents to worry about our children no matter how young or old they are.

Your child may be an adult who is planning a vacation trip out of town with friends and/or family. You don't want to stop them from having fun, but you also worry because you just want them to be safe.

Pray and ask God to cover every aspect of the trip and to keep everyone safe every step of the way. Ask God to close every door that is not of Him and to open every door that will allow the trip to be a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience for all.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  The Pharisees ridiculed Christ because His disciples plucked and ate (??????) on the Sabbath. (a. corn; b. plums; c. figs; d. oranges)
2.  What plant did Rachel beg of her sister Leah because it was said to help with fertility?
3.  Prior to His crucifixion, what piece of attire was placed on Christs' body to humiliate Him?
4.  What did Jacob give Esau in exchange for his birthright?
5.  Christ taught that even as the (??????) of the field are cared for by God, He will take care of His people. (a. lilies; b. roses; c. lilacs; d. pansies)

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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

Sunday, June 14, 2020

GOD’S PROMISES - ARMOR OF PROTECTION

There are forces that constantly come against us in areas of our lives. On your job, someone is trying to make you look like a bad employee. In your finances, the more you try to pay off your bills to get ahead something always comes up to set you back. In your relationship, your partner does not respect you and keeps hurting you.

Pray for God to surround you with His armor of protection as you go through your day. He can help protect you while bringing you through all of life’s difficulties.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  The Passover meal included lamb meat, unleavened bread and (??????).  A. Olives B. Oranges C. Bitter Herbs D. Figs
2.  What happened when Moses cast a tree into the waters of Marah?
3.  Paul compared the Gentiles to wild branches grafted into a good and healthy (??????) tree.  A. Walnut B. Date C. Orange D. Olive
4.  Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to a (??????) seed, which would grow from the finest seed into a huge tree.  A. Mustard B. Mallow C.Pomegranate D. Mint
5.  In a parable, Christ compared the separation of the righteous from the wicked to the harvesting of (??????) from the fares.  A. Wheat B. Grapes C. Corn D. Olives

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Nahum 1:7 
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust Him.

 Bible Trivia Question Answer
 1.  Bitter Herbs
 2.  The waters were made sweet
 3.  Olive
 4.  Mustard
 5.  Wheat



Sunday, June 7, 2020

GOD’S PROMISES - CHANGES

 It is not easy to accept the changes that often occur in our life. You may have been forced to go on furlough during this time of the pandemic. You may have been forced into accepting a position in your current place of employment that you are not comfortable with.

Pray and ask God to help you find peace and blessings that you cannot see or even understand while these changes are taking place. God can create a miracle out of the most uncomfortable changes you experience in your life. 

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What did the Lord do for Adam and Eve before He exiled them?
2.  What kind of lumber did Noah use to build the ark?
3.  When Aaron put his rod inside the tabernacle, what grew on it?
4.  Fill in the blank: In a parable, Christ compared the signs of His coming to the branches on a (???????) tree that shows summer is near. 
5.  Fill in the blank: In an allegory, Isaiah prophesied that Israel will become desolate even as a tree that brings forth wild (???????) will be allowed to be destroyed.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 3:7 
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.


Bible Trivia Questions Answers 
1.  He clothed them
2.  Gopher
3.  Almonds
4.  Fig
5.  Grapes