Sunday, June 12, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - CROSSROADS

There may be times in your life that you feel as though you are at a crossroads. You have been doing things a certain way for a long time and you don't know if you want to continue or make some changes.

You are not sure what you want to do, you only know that you want to make the right decision.

Pray and ask God to give a clear path of which road you should follow. He will guide you and not steer you wrong.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  When Rebekah gave birth to Esau, what did he look like?

2.  What was Esau successful as?

3.  What did Jacob buy Esau's birthright with?

4.  What did Esau want to do after Jacob "stole" the birthright?

5.  What object was present in the dream Jacob had after leaving his family?

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 and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Covered with red hair

2.  A hunter

3.  Pottage

4.  Kill Jacob

5.  A ladder


Sunday, May 15, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - BLEAK

You may be going through some bleak situations in your life. You don't know how you will get through it or what to do to make it better.

Pray and ask God to give you wisdom, peace and strength to make it through every situation you are faced with.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What was Abraham commanded to do to Isaac?

2.  What stopped Abraham from killing Isaac?

3.  Abraham commanded that Isaac should not marry a ________?

4.  How would Abraham's servant know which woman would be Isaac's wife?

5.  What was the name of Isaac's wife?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Hebrew 2:18

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Burn hm as a sacrifice

2.  An angel of the Lord

3.  Canaanite

4.  She would offer to fill him and his camels with water

5.  Rebekah

Sunday, April 10, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - HEALING IS COMING

It can be hard waiting when you need healing whether it be in your health, finances or relationships.

Pray and ask God to help you hold on and not give up. Trust and believe that healing is coming no matter what your circumstances.

God will help you in all your circumstance no matter what area needs to be healed.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Who was jealous of the prodigal son?

2.  To whom did Jesus tell these parables?

3.  What can we learn from Jesus' parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son?

4.  How many brothers did Isaac have? (Not including half brothers)

5.  Why did the Lord command Abraham to kill Isaac?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  The prodigal son's brother

2.  To the Pharisees and scribes

3.  God loves all of His children and wants them to repent and return to Him

4.  0

5.  To test Abraham's faith and obedience 

Saturday, March 26, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - BAD THINGS

In life, unfortunately, sometimes bad things happen to good people. Through no fault of our own, horrible situations sometimes will occur.

You are going about your day doing the right thing being careful not to be reckless or do anything wrong that can cause you any harm and as careful as you are something happens to cause a speed bump in your life.

Do not let this derail you or make you afraid and lose faith. Pray and ask God to deal with the people or persons that may have caused these bad situations to arise and ask Him to help you to heal, recover and move on with your life.

God hears and answers prayers and He can give you peace and comfort in spite of the bad thing that threw you off course.

 Bible Trivia Questions

1.  In the parable of the prodigal son, how did the son obtain his money?

2.  How did the son lose his money?

3.  What did the poor son have to eat?

4.  Upon the prodigal son's return, how did his father receive him?

5.  What did the father bring for the prodigal son upon his return?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!  Amen.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  He inherited it from his father

2.  He wasted it

3.  The food meant for the swine

4.  The father joyfully welcomed him

5.  A robe and a ring

Sunday, March 6, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - GOING BACK

Now that it appears as though things are getting under control with the pandemic, a lot of employees that have been working remotely will be going back to in office work.

It may be a hard transition for some who have established a new routine for the past two years that they are very comfortable with.

Pray and ask God to help you through this transitional period. He will help you reacclimate to your previous working environment that you were accustomed to prior to the pandemic.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  In the parable of the lost sheep, how many sheep were NOT lost?

2.  When the shepherd found the lost sheep, what did he do with it?

3.  How did the shepherd react when he found the sheep?

4.  In the parable of the lost coin, how many coins were NOT lost?

5.  The woman's lost coin was made of what?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  99

2.  He carried it on his shoulders

3.  He rejoiced

4.  9

5.  Silver

Sunday, February 13, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - LOVE

This is the time of year when love is in the air. Couples are happy buying gifts and making plans to celebrate Valentine's Day with the one they love.

It can also be a hard time of year for single people who do not have anyone special to share this day with but wish that they did.

Be happy for the couples in love and pray and ask God for your special person to arrive in your life in His perfect timing.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What was David's job?

2.  What was the name of the giant who David fought?

3.  What did David knock out the giant with?

4.  Why was it important that David killed the giant?

5.  What job did David have when he got older?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.  So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Shepherd

2.  Goliath

3.  A rock and a sling

4.  If David didn't kill the giant, his people would have to serve the giant's people

5.  King






Sunday, February 6, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - DISTRACTIONS

Do not let the distractions of life keep you from the goals that God has for your life.

People and situations will occur in your life that will distract you from the path that you should be following in your life. 

Pray and ask God to keep you focused and to not allow the distractions to derail you from achieving your ultimate goals in life.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What natural disaster occurred following Jesus' death?

2.  Who rolled away the stone in front of Jesus' tomb?

3.  After how many days was Jesus resurrected?

4.  Who was the first person Jesus visited after His resurrection?

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 glory for ever and ever. Amen. 

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  An earthquake

2.  An angel

3.  3

4.  Mary

Sunday, January 30, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - YOUR TIME

God's blessing will fall upon your life when it is your right time. Don't give up hope, belief or trust that God will shower you with all the blessings He has in store for your life.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Where did Jesus go to perform the Atonement?

2.  What did Peter, James, and John do while Jesus suffered the Atonement?

3.  What was the sign that Jesus' betrayer used to reveal Him to Jesus' captors?

4.  What happened immediately after Peter denied Christ three times?

5.  How was Jesus killed?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

2 Corinthians 2:14

Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  The garden in Gethsemane

2.  Fell asleep

3.  A kiss

4.  A rooster crowed

5.  He was crucified

Sunday, January 23, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - DISAPPOINTMENT

Disappointment is one of the hardest emotions to get past. You are disappointment with the way your family, friends or coworkers are treating you.

You are disappointed with yourself for a mistake that you made when you should have known better.

Pray and ask God to help you get over the disappointment and to forgive yourself and others.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  How many apostles did Jesus have?

2.  Which of Jesus' apostles betrayed Him?

3.  What was the apostle who betrayed Jesus given as a reward?

4.  What did Jesus say the sacrament bread symbolizes?

5.  What did Jesus say the sacrament wine represents? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

2 Corinthians 5:7

For we live by faith, not by sight.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  12

2.  Judas Iscariot

3.  Thirty pieces of silver

4.  His body

5.  His blood

Sunday, January 9, 2022

GOD'S PROMISES - NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

This is the time of year when people tend to make various resolutions. From losing weight, to kicking bad habits, to starting a new career and the list goes on and on.

Although we are serious about these plans when we make them, it often seems as though things don't always go according to plan.

Pray and ask God to help you make the changes that you want for the new year, new you plans that you made and that they will align with His plans for your life.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What did Jesus want from Zacchaeus?

2.  How did the crowed react to Jesus' request of Zacchaeus?

3.  What did Jesus tell Zacchaeus was the reason for the coming of the Son of Man?

4.  What parable did Jesus give after speaking with Zacchaeus?

5.  How did Zacchaeus react when Jesus asked him to approach Him?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  For Zaccheaus to receive Jesus into his house

2.  They murmured because Zacchaeus was a sinner

3.  To save the lost

4.  The parable of the pounds

5.  Zacchaeus came quickly and joyfully

Saturday, December 18, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - HAPPY HOLIDAYS

We are on vacation and will be returning on January 9, 2022. 

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Be Safe!

Sunday, December 12, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - WHAT WE CAN'T HANDLE

We often want things that we may not be able to handle once we receive it.

Maybe you are trying to win a prize in a raffle. At the time you enter the raffle you are excited and hoping to win, but you don't realize if you actually win the prize you will not be able to afford the taxes and still pay your bills.

In all situations pray and ask God to help you not receive anything, no matter how good it seems, that you won't be able to handle when it arrives.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  To where did Jesus' family flee from Bethlehem?

2.  When they returned, where did Jesus and His family dwell?

3.  What was Zacchaeus' office?

4.  Why couldn't Zacchaeus see Jesus?

5.  How did Zacchaeus become able to see Jesus?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Bible Triva Questions Answers

1.  Egypt

2.  Nazareth

3.  Chief among the publicans

4.  Zacchaeus was too short to see past the crowd

5.  He climbed a tree

Sunday, December 5, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - NO WORDS

We all have times in our life when we are faced with situations and we just do not know what to say.  

You have to give a speech in a meeting, but you can't find the right words to say. You are trying to encourage a friend but everything that comes to mind just doesn't seem right. You are consoling a family member but the right comforting words don't come to mind.

Pray and ask God to give you the right words at the right time in all situations and circumstances.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Why did King Herod want to learn more about Jesus' whereabouts?

2.  What guided the wise men to find Jesus?

3.  What gift did the wise men NOT give Jesus?

4.  What was Jesus' approximate age when the wise men presented Him with gifts?

5.  Why did Jesus' family flee Bethlehem?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Luke 11:9-10

So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  He wanted to kill Jesus

2.  A star

3.  Silver

4.  Less than 2 years old

5.  The king of Jerusalem wanted to kill Him

Sunday, November 21, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - THANKSGIVING

It's that time of year when people start giving thanks for all the good things in their lives. Family, friends, health, and the list goes on and on.

As well as this time of year, remember to give thanks to God all throughout the year for all the good things He blesses you with in your life.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  With what did Mary wrap newborn Jesus?

2.  After Jesus was born, where did Mary lay Him?

3.  What was the shepherds' initial reaction to the angel who visited them?

4.  Who visited Joseph, Mary, and Jesus on the night He was born?

5.  Who diligently asked the wise men about baby Jesus?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Swaddling

2.  In a feeding troth

3.  They were afraid

4.  Shepherds

5.  King Herod


Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday, November 14, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - GOALS

We all set goals for ourselves throughout our lives. Some goals are more attainable than others. 

You may have just received news from your doctor that you have a health condition which requires you to drastically change your eating habits and also increase your exercise.

This goal may seem impossible to reach, but you know you have to in order to live a healthy life.

Pray and ask God for the wisdom and strength to help you to attain this goal which is so important for you to achieve.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What does Jesus' other name, "Emmanuel", mean?

2.  When Joseph first discovered that Mary was pregnant, what was his reaction?

3.  Why did Joseph and Mary go to the city of David?

4.  In what city was Jesus born?

5.  Why were Mary and Joseph unable to stay in the inn?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 16:3

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  God with us

2.  He no longer wished to marry her

3.  To pay taxes

4.  Bethlehem

5.  There was no room for them


Sunday, November 7, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - WANTS AND NEEDS

We all want and need things that we feel will help make our life better. A new job, a good mate, to be healed of a health condition, financial freedom and the list goes on and on.

Pray and ask God to help your wants and needs align with His perfect will for your life.

Bible Trivia Questions

Tower of Babel

1.  What language did the people on the earth speak?

2.  Where did the people dwell?

3.  Why did they want to build a city and tower?

4.  What did they use to build the city and tower?

5.  What did the Lord say when He came down to see the city and tower?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Ecclesiastes 2:13 

I thought, "Wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness."

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  One language (not specified)

2.  A plain in the land of Shinar

3.  So they could make a name for themselves and not be scattered

4.  Brick and mortar

5.  He said nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them

  

Sunday, October 17, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - PREPARATION

You may be planning for an upcoming event in your life. While you are excited, the preparation involved may also be overwhelming.

Pray and ask God to lead and direct you while preparing for your event. He will give you guidance and direction every step of the way.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is the meaning of the name Manna?

2.  What is the meaning of the name Matthew?

3.  What is the meaning of the name Matthias?

4.  What is the meaning of the name Melchizedek?

5.  What is the meaning of the name Michael?

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 and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  What is it?

2.  Gift of God

3.  Gift of Jehovah

4.  King of righteousness

5.  Who is like God

Saturday, October 9, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - PROBLEMS

Worrying about your problems never helps anything. You are facing a situation and you are unsure of what to do or how you will get through it. 

Your first instinct is to worry and stress about it. As soon as you feel the worrying instinct kick in, replace it with prayer. 

Ask God to help you through all of your problems and situations and to help you to have peace and faith to trust and believe that He will bring you through without worry and fear.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is the meaning of the name Levi?

2.  What is the meaning of the name Lot?

3.  What is the meaning of the name Lucifer?

4.  What is the meaning of the name Malachi?

5.  What is the meaning of the name Manasseh?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good, a refuge in the times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. 

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Joined

2.  A covering

3.  The shining one

4.  My messenger

5.  Forgetting




Sunday, September 19, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - ANXIETY

Anxiety affects everyone in different ways.  You are worried about a problem you are facing, you can't eat, you can't sleep, you are sad and scared.

Being anxious over a situation never helps the situation get better it only causes added stress to what you are going through.

God does not want us to be anxious about the problems that we face in life. He wants us to trust that He will work everything out according to His perfect will and plan for our life.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is the meaning of the name Jacob?

2.  What is the meaning of the name Jeshua?

3.  What is the meaning of the name Jesus?

4.  What is the meaning of the name Lazarus?

5.  What is the meaning of the name Leah?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Supplanter

2.  The Lord saveth

3.  God is help

4.  Helped of God

5.  Weary


Sunday, September 12, 2021

GOD'S PROMISES - DREAMS

The dreams that you have for your life may not always go as planned.  Often times things will jump in the way that will derail your dreams. 

Don't give up or lose hope. Ask God to help you stay encouraged and strong even during these discouraging times when it looks like your dreams will not happen.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is the meaning of the name Immanuel/Emmanuel?

2.  What is the meaning of the name Isaac?

3.  What is the meaning of the name Isaiah?

4.  What is the meaning of the name Ishmael?

5.  What is the meaning of the name Israel?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Isaiah 41:13

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  God with us

2.  He laugheth

3.  The Lord is salvation

4.  God heareth

5.  One who prevails with God