March 26 – April 1
“The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.” Psalm 145:20
Sunday, 26th: “I’m writing to see if I could enroll in your Bible study program. I found this address in an old, old library book, and I had been wanting to start a good Bible study. So, if possible, could you please enroll me? I am Michael S… #_____ …Louisiana” (First study mailed 3-2-23; yet to see his first complete assignment.) Praise God – “I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.” (Psalm 81:10)! Pray Michael receives his first study, completes the 2 lessons and shares God’s truth.
Monday, 27th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 21, at 4:10 PM, new student hopeful Ramona F… e-mailed: “I would like to start a Bible study to learn about the word of God. I was never taken to church and I want to learn.” (First study mailed March 22, 2023) Praise God – “For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” (Psalm 107:9)! Pray Ramona studies the first booklet with her Bible; memorizes verses; talks to God about her life; finds a church.
Tuesday, 28th: “3/12/23 Dear Sir, I have struggled with the idea of being a Christian. I have been told all my life that God hates gays. I was told by my Pastor I would burn in Hell. My born-again father and stepmother threw me out of the house into a camping trailer at age 14 when I was caught with a boy. I’m sitting in jail sentenced to ten years for possession of child pornography. I am 62 and could get out in 4 ½ years on a geriatric parole. Growing up my mother never protected me from her boyfriends. I was physically, mentally and sexually abused. I also had adult men as lovers. How could a loving God allow a child to go through the life of abuse I went through? I would like to start your Bible studies by mail. Thank you, Lawrence H…” (Sent on 3/20/23) Praise God – “Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 97:10)! Pray Lawrence repents of his sin & believes in Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, 29th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Roger D… (age 30) wrote: “Believing on the Lord Jesus Christ will save me. He is the only way to Heaven. Yes, 3-13-23.” (His first study was mailed on 3-8-23.) Praise God – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)! Pray Roger saves his study booklets, shares the gospel & BSBM’s contact info with cellmates.
Thursday, 30th: “I am reaching out to you to continue the courses I started doing. My name and number in the other prison were Richard M… C… #______. Now they have me as Ricardo M… C… #______ in WSP …California. I would love to continue my studies, please. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo” Praise God – “What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.” (Proverbs 10:24)! Pray Ricardo receives his studies w/o restrictions and starts a pod Bible study.
Friday, 31st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 22, at 9:34 AM, new student hopeful Jonathan M… e-mailed: “I hope to learn more about how I am supposed to live and raise my daughter as a Christian. I am also wanting to get closer to God through His word.” (His first study mailed 3-22-23; he’s in a rehab center; we requested his daughter’s name & address; we’re waiting yet.) Praise God – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.” (John 10:10)! Pray Jonathan surrenders himself & his daughter into God’s Hands.
Saturday, 1st: “I am inquiring about Bible studies by mail and I would like to start correspondence courses with your ministry. I completed all the Bible studies that my jail has to offer. The Chaplain gave me your address. For the first time in my life, I hear God calling me to learn His ways. Thank you, Daniel W…” (sent 3/21/23) Praise God – “Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” (John 8:47)! Pray Daniel keeps learning God’s word and following Jesus closely.