GOD'S PROMISES - THANKS

As we are now entering into the 2020 holiday season where things are looking and feeling a lot different this year, don't forget to give thanks to God for all He has done and will continue to do in your life.

Bible Trivia Questions 

1.  In the parable of the sower, what did the seeds that fell in the stony places represent?

2.  In the parable of the sower, what did the seeds the fell in the thorny places represent?

3.  In the parable of the sower, what did the seeds that fell into good ground represent?

4.  In the parable of the ten virgins, what was Jesus trying to teach?

5.  In the parable of the ten virgins, what did the unprepared virgins not bring?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Those who heard the word and followed it, but shortly afterward fell away.

2. Those that heard the word, but were caught up by the riches of the world.

3.  Those that heard the word, and followed it.

4.  That all must be ready for when He comes.

5.  Oil for the lamps.

GOD'S PROMISES - DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP

Don't beat yourself up over mistakes that you make and cannot change. 

Recently I went out one afternoon for ice cream with my daughter. With everything that is happening in the world today with the pandemic, it had been a long time since we visited this particular establishment. It was a nice outing. The weather was nice and we sat outside to eat and the ice cream was good. It was not until I returned home that I realized that I had been overcharged for my purchase. It wasn't much, but it was that fact that I didn't catch it and correct it while the purchase was being charged.

I was so upset that I did not catch the error that it was not allowing me to enjoy the memory of the nice time that we shared together. It wasn't easy to let it go but I finally was able to pray and ask God to please take this burden from me. I asked him to help me to forgive myself for not realizing while it was happening and also to help me forgive the cashier for the error, whether it was intentional or unintentional, so that I could move on and stop beating myself up and ruining the experience that I enjoyed.

God does not want us to live with regret or to beat ourselves up for mistakes that we cannot change. He will help you to forgive yourself and others for past and present mistakes no matter how big or how small. 

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is a parable?

2.  Why did Christ use parables when teaching?

3.  In the parable of the good Samaritan, what was Christ trying to teach?

4.  In the parable of the good Samaritan, what was the significance of the one who helped being a Samaritan?

5.  In the parable of the sower, what did the seeds that fell on the way side represent?

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.  A believable story used to provide a comparison to an abstract concept.

2.  To hide the meaning of His teachings from those who wouldn't understand.

3.  That everyone is our neighbor.

4.  The Jews hated the Samaritans, and would have no business with them.

5.  Those that do not understand the word of  God.

GOD'S PROMISES - WORTH WAITING FOR

There are many things in our lives that we want that are worth waiting for.  Coming home and relaxing after a long days work; getting your paycheck at the end of the week; getting that much needed manicure/pedicure; sitting down to eat after preparing a home cooked meal; and the list goes on and on.

Just like those things are worth waiting for so is waiting for God to answer your prayers for situations that are out of your control.

Don't give up! Keep praying! When you receive the answers to your prayers it will be well worth the wait!

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  How many times did the bird that Noah released return to him?

2.  The last time the dove returned, what did she have in her beak?

3.  What did the item in the dove's beak signify?

4.  What did Noah do to show his thanks to God?

5.  What was the token of the Lord's promise to never destroy humankind again? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 15:31

He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  2

2.  An olive leaf

3.  Some parts of the earth were no longer  covered with water

4.  Make animal sacrifices on an altar

5.  The rainbow