“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Sunday, 3^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THESE LESSONS? Miss G… (age 20) wrote: “Sexual love is that special most intimate love between a husband and wife which should be saved for that one person. Please pray for my mom that she gets a better job where she doesn’t have to stand on her feet all day. She is in so much pain. Thank you! Love, Breann.” Praise God – “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.” (1 Cor 6:18)! Pray Breann keeps studying & as she asks above.

Monday, 4^th: “Le doy gracias [I give thanks] to God for the precious ministry He has given you. Your courses have helped numerous people and I am thankful for all the lessons. I’ve learned mucho and been helped mucho in my personal and spiritual life. I am thankful for how God disciplines and teaches me on how to be more like He desires. He has changed the way I think and I’ve learned to give all my problems to mi Señor Jesús.” (Inmate Francisco D… said he was born again, on 01-31-23, while doing lessons #1 and #2 of the first study we sent.) Praise God – “And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh,” (Ezekiel 11:19)! Pray Francisco shares the gospel boldly.

Tuesday, 5^th: He requested prayer and then wrote it out: “Father God, I come to you believing that I have already received a breakthrough in my social security disability case, so I may receive my monthly benefits and take care of my three daughters… Michael C…” Praise God – “Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.” (Psa. 55:22)! Pray Michael, as he waits on the Lord, will experience God’s promised personal care.

Wednesday, 6^th: Rhett G… (age 6) began to study with his mom’s help on 7-25-22. We had his first study’s test pages processed on 8-2-22. We saw that Rhett had asked the Lord Jesus to forgive him and to be his Savior on 7-28-22. While currently doing course #2, he highlighted: “Jesus wants to forgive others.” Praise God – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)! Pray Rhett and his mom encourage family and friends to sign up for studies.

Thursday, 7^th: “Mr. Evans, I enjoyed these lessons. Thanks for writing, it made the whole study more personal. My program at Potters House is going really well. God has replaced my shortcomings with holy habits. I study Scripture when I have free time. And God has shown me that He has a purpose for me. I got a new roommate and he’s completely new to Christ. It’s been an amazing feeling to have God use me to speak life to this young man. Your studies have sharpened my knowledge to know exactly where to start sharing. Kyle S…” Praise God – “For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,” (1 Corinthians 1:5)! Pray Kyle studies diligently and shares God’s word intentionally, following Scripture closely.

Friday, 8^th: “I need to start from the beginning on my Bible studies because someone tore mine apart. So please send me another one of your lessons. Thank you, Kimberly M…” (She’s a new believer and she requested studies for her cellmate Kayla T…, also, on 10-16-23; Kayla’s lessons aren’t getting torn up – PTL!) Praise God – “Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)! Pray Kimberly & Kayla make new friends on the inside and study together with those showing interest.

Saturday, 9^th: “Thank you for having patience with me. God is holding me up and healing my body. I am teaching Bible study classes at my church with your lessons. Can you send me an extra copy so I can make copies for my classes? Yours in Christ, Norvaleen B…” (All our courses are under International Copyright.) Praise God – “Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.” (Rom 13:2)! Pray Norvaleen sends her students’ names.

“But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24

Sunday, 26^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 17, at 10:46 AM, a hopeful mommy e-mailed requesting studies for her son Payton O…: “My 14-year-old is starting to ask questions and he wants to know more about God. He was excited when I found your website and Bible studies. My name is Kim O…” (Payton’s first studies were mailed on 11/24/23.) Praise God – “I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore, I hate every false way.” (Psalm 119:104)! Pray Payton studies his lessons, asks God to give him answers, repents of sin and believes in Jesus.

Monday, 27^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Matthew E… (age 41) wrote: “I never knew that no leaders of other religions ever claimed to be God except for Jesus. That’s powerful to me. Yes, I received the Lord Jesus as my Savior two weeks ago at a Kairos walkathon.” (His best friend requested studies for him on 10/30/23; we had Matthew’s study worksheets on 11/20/23.) Praise God – “The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming.” Jesus answered, “I who speak to you am He.”” (Jn. 4:25a-26)! Pray Matthew studies diligently using Kairos and BSBM materials.

Tuesday, 28^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 17, at 4:58 PM, hopeful new student Brayden B… e-mailed: “I want to get further equipped in the word, so I am better armed for the battle.” (Brayden’s first studies were mailed on 11/24/23.) Praise God – “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?” (Psa. 27:1)! Pray Brayden studies & memorizes verses; pray he trusts & obeys.

Wednesday, 29^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 18, at 12:39 PM, hopeful new student Gilbert H… e-mailed: “I want to have a relationship with God and be his child.” (Gilbert’s first studies were mailed on 11/24/23.) Praise God – “Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.” (Psalm 143:7)! Pray Gilbert does his first study and trusts in Jesus alone.

Thursday, 30^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 19, at 5:02 AM, hopeful new student Matt S… e-mailed: “I hope to be born again and have a relationship with Jesus.” (Matt’s first studies were mailed on 11/24/23.) Praise God – “But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12)! Pray Matt sees Jesus as his only hope, repents of sin & believes in Jesus.

Friday, 1^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Daniel C… (age 39) wrote: “I learned to repent, to turn away from my sin and receive the Lord Jesus as my Savior. Yes, on 11/08/23.” (Study was sent earlier in November.) Praise God – “children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.” (John 1:13)! Pray Daniel starts each day in prayer and reading Bible verses; pray he shares the gospel with others.

Saturday, 2^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 22, at 7:44 AM, hopeful new student Ron G… e-mailed: “I hope to come closer to the Lord Jesus Christ and follow Him more in my life.” (Ron’s first studies were mailed on 11/24/23.) Praise God – “The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Romans 13:12)! Pray Ron hears God’s voice & heeds His instruction.

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.” Psalm 34:19

Sunday, 19^th: On Saturday, October 7^th, Tiffany P… (age 37) found BSBM’s website and requested studies for herself and her two teenage children. We received Tiffany’s study worksheets on November 7^th. She shared: “I learned how to get to heaven and be with Jesus.” (She is a 1-month-old in Christ.) Praise God – “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)! Pray Tiffany keeps studying, shares her faith and finds a Bible-teaching church; pray her 2 kids do their studies.

Monday, 20^th: “Thank you for this Bible study. I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was seven years old, in 1986. It was on the steps of my church with my AWANA teacher and my mother. I have quite a bit of Bible knowledge but I struggle to apply it. I have struggled with drug addiction for a good portion of my life. I am pretty sure I’m where God needs me for now. He has used me to share the word with many in jail. Two men released went to church with my wife, dedicated their lives to Christ and were baptized. Your study has helped me to share the gospel clearer with other inmates without speech stumbling. Please pray for me, I have some legal troubles but I mostly just want to be where God needs me. And I am hoping that is at home with my wife and son. They need me and I need them. Thank you, David S…” Praise God – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)! Pray David meditates on God’s word, confesses sin & totally trusts in Christ.

Tuesday, 21^st: “Dear brother or sister of Bible Studies by Mail, I don’t know who you are, but what I know is that you have not only checked my answers but you have also added a little message of encouragement and a Bible text. That little detail means a lot to me and I just want to let you know I appreciate it. Thank you very much! God bless you! Your brother in Christ, Jonatan P…” (He is an inmate.) Praise God – “Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.” (Hebrews 13:3)! Pray Jonatan shares Christ’s message of hope.

Wednesday, 22^nd: “Con mucho [With much] appreciation I want to thank you for the Bible course you sent me. I have never studied a Bible course in my life. It is very interesting. Thank you for what you do, José A…” Praise God – “Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life.” (John 6:47-48)! Pray José keeps reading his studies; pray he believes in Christ, repents of his sin & shares the gospel truth.

Thursday, 23^rd: Happy Thanksgiving Day! ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! Those of us handling our student mail and Bible lessons often read: “Thank you for the studies!” “¡Gracias por los estudios!” Praise God – “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.” (1 Timothy 1:12)! Pray BSBM’s board, staff & missionaries serve God faithfully.

Friday, 24^th: On November 15^th, a student emailed: “Keep me in your prayers, please. I have had eleven strokes; one heart attack and I’m just trying to regain my strength and memory. The Lord has brought me a long way. Thank you again for all your help and may God continue to bless you in all of your endeavors according to His will. Thank you, Luwanda B…” Praise God – “As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.” (Psalm 17:15)! Pray Luwanda regains her memory and strength; pray her family is supportive.

Saturday, 25^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 13, at 2:35 PM, hopeful new student Amber G… e-mailed: “I want to learn and be more equipped in answering questions that non-believers have, and believers have as well. And I want to help my family and friends who are going through tough and grievous times.” (First study mailed 11/16/23.) Praise God – “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God.” (2 Cor. 3:5)! Pray Amber studies diligently and finds confidence in Christ alone.

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:11

Sunday, 12^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 6, at 1:41 PM, hopeful new student Brandy H… e-mailed: “I want to learn my purpose and how to live right, by God’s standards, to the best of my ability.” (She also signed up her husband & four children, ages 5 to 17.) Praise God – “And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5)! Pray Brandy and her family study, share & pray about things together.

Monday, 13^th: Robert C… found BSBM’s website and requested studies on August 13, 2023. When asked what he wanted to learn, he shared: “I’m preparing to go back into ministry on the mission field. I would love to expand my studies and preparation.” On 11-10-23 we read this on Robert’s study worksheets: “I’m heading to Wales in the Spring of 2024 for a musical mission trip! Thanks for your prayers!” (He is 71-years-young.) Praise God – “Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.” (Psalm 35:18)! Pray Robert diligently prepares the music and the message God lays on his heart for the Welsh.

Tuesday, 14^th: “11-4-2023 I would like to start off by saying thank you for sending these Bible correspondence studies. I am a Christian and I live in a faith-based rehab house. I spent three years in prison for a probation violation and my mom passed away before my release. It’s so amazing I can give all these burdens to Christ and He strengthens me. I look forward to receiving the next set of lessons. Sincerely, Kyle S…” Praise God – “Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.” (Psalm 55:22)! Pray Kyle finds daily strength in the Lord; pray he shares the gospel w/o fear.

Wednesday, 15^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Anthony S… (age 39) wrote: “The only way to Heaven is by being saved! And all I have to do to receive Jesus is to repent and ask Him to be my Savior. Yes. Today.” (This study was mailed to him on 10/18/23; we received his study worksheets on 11/8/23.) Praise God – “In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10)! Pray Anthony memorizes key verses, rereads his study booklets & shares Christ.

Thursday, 16^th: An inmate began studying in September 2022. After completing half of course #1, he recently shared: “It seems that TDCJ’s new mail policy has made it impossible to receive correspondence Bible courses, so I will be forced to unenroll from your Bible study program. I am sorry to be forced into this decision, but it would be unfair to you and your organization to continue to pay for postage just to have your material sent back. Thank you for everything, Joseph B…” Praise God – “For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.” (1 Thess. 2:18)! Pray Joseph’s prison and other ones reverse their ban on paper Bible studies.

Friday, 17^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On November 6, at 9:32 AM, hopeful new student Wanda J… e-mailed: “That is between me and God.” (Mailed 11/9/23.) Praise God – “Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.” (Psalm 26:2)! Pray Wanda studies her first booklet with her Bible; pray she hears God’s voice, asks Him for help and puts it into practice.

Saturday, 18^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? Tonya K… (age 55) wrote: “Most meaningful to me, from lesson 8, is learning about the full armor of God. It is important to learn this, so we can be successful when the enemy comes against us, as he does every day and in all ways.” Praise God – “And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17)! Pray Tonya lovingly shares the gospel and her testimony with neighbors and coworkers.

“And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10

Sunday, 5^th: WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS COURSE? Here is Patrice L…’s response after completing the Practical Christian Living course: “I have learned to value the love of friendship and how the love of money is destructive. I’ve learned the lesson of how to have a happy Christian life which is saying God is sovereign in all my circumstances. This course has helped me so much.” (She began to study as a homeless shelter resident in 2017. In February 2022, she gave us her new personal address. PTL!) Praise God – “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows” (1 Tim. 6:10)! Pray Patrice shares her faith.

Monday, 6^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 27, at 8:03 PM, hopeful new student Susan W… e-mailed: “Why am I here? Why doesn’t God just wipe out all of humanity and start over?” (Her first study was mailed on 11-2-2023.) Praise God – “You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.” (Psalm 73:24)! Pray Susan studies the first booklet and returns her Test Pages to us; pray she repents and believes in Christ alone.

Tuesday, 7^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? Andrea S… (age 33) wrote: “That we can die two deaths, the physical and spiritual, but God wants us all to think about Jesus because He wants to be our friend. God makes everything work in His favor. He never messes up with His believers who love Him. God never changes!” Praise God – “I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.” – Jesus (Lu. 12:4)! Pray Andrea encourages her friends & neighbors to sign up for Bible studies by mail.

Wednesday, 8^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Beily M… (age 36) wrote: “I’ve learned that Christ died for us sinners to save us and deliver us. Yes, I received Jesus as my Savior on 10-23-2023.” (Beily’s mother-in-law requested this study and it was mailed to Beily on 10-19-2023.) Praise God – “You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down.” (2 Samuel 22:28)! Pray Beily finds a cellmate believer for friendship; pray he keeps studying and shares his faith.

Thursday, 9^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? Paul W… (age 58) wrote: “That baptism does not save or help save anyone. It is for those who are already saved. I failed to understand this until I read this Bible study. Thank the Lord!” (As a 14-month-old born again believer, he is studying My New Life In Christ course.) Praise God – “Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.” (Acts 2:41)! Pray Paul encourages family, friends and neighbors to study the Bible.

Friday, 10^th: On 10/31/23 Tina J… returned her study worksheets and shared a prayer concern: “My husband has been going through a lot and has been having procedures done for his heart and esophagus.” Praise God – “I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”” (Psalm 142:5)! Pray Tina & her husband study & pray together; pray they cast all their cares upon the Lord and rest.

Saturday, 11^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Anthony D… (age 39) wrote: “Who Jesus Christ is and what He means to me. That I am a sinner, but I repent and stay on the narrow road in my new life in Christ. Yes, on July 29, 2021. P.S. Would you be interested in helping me buy a $325 TV? I have $100 saved.” Praise God – “But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:14)! Pray Anthony keeps studying; pray he starts a study in his pod with interested cellmates.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.” 2 Timothy 1:7

Sunday, 29^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 24, at 3:48 AM, hopeful new student Paula A… e-mailed for herself, two teenagers and three children: “To get a better understanding of God’s word and how to effectively apply it to my life.” (First studies, for the six of them, were mailed on 10/27/23.) Praise God – “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.” (Jn. 14:26)! Pray Paula & her kids study together.

Monday, 30^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 24, at 11:47 AM, hopeful new student Mildred Mo… e-mailed for herself and for Mary Ma…: “To learn more about the Lord Jesus and how to follow Him.” (First studies were mailed to Arkansas & Georgia on 10/27/23.) Praise God – “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19)! Pray Mary Mo and Mary Ma do their studies, share the gospel with neighbors and call each other to praise God & to pray.

Tuesday, 31^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Jena N… wrote: “I learned who Jesus Christ is and I learned how to get to heaven by following the teaching of Jesus. No. N/A. Darryl & Joan Evans, if you don’t mind, may I ask you a question? Am I learning a catholic Bible study? The Jesus Christ I am believing is catholic, so I want to make sure I am learning the correct one.” (Lessons 3 – 6 were mailed to her, on 10/24/23, along with a letter.) Praise God – “For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11)! Pray Jena opens her Bible and thoroughly reads the verses, as she studies each lesson.

Wednesday, 1^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 24, at 11:14 PM, hopeful new student Kaylee T… e-mailed for herself and for Kyle A…: “I really want a Bible study, to understand and get closer to God.” (First studies mailed to the same address on 10/27/23.) Praise God – “The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Romans 13:12)! Pray Kaylee & Kyle study, pray and obey God’s word.

Thursday, 2^nd: “Thursday, 10.19.2023 I do enjoy these studies and I am so grateful. A young 39-year-old friend was asking questions, so I gave him my study booklets. He reads and finds answers for himself and he’s found a good church. My granddaughter lives with me because of her situation. I am trying to be a good Christian role model for her. I thank God for your work, Martha M…” (Martha is 76-years-young.) Praise God – “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, …in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.” (Eph. 5:8-9b)! Pray Martha studies with her granddaughter.

Friday, 3^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 26, at 9:07 AM, hopeful new student Derek K… e-mailed: “I don’t know what I want to learn. I just hope to learn about the Bible.” (First study mailed on 10/27/23.) Praise God – “The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.” (Psalm 119:160)! Pray Derek does his lessons, rereads the verses, talks to God & surrenders his life to Christ.

Saturday, 4^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 26, at 12:01 PM, hopeful new student Katerina H… e-mailed: “I hope to learn about the path upon which we should walk, to be guided by God to the right way.” (First study mailed to London, UK on 10/27/23.) Praise God – “You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.” (Psalm 16:11)! Pray Katerina studies God’s word & trusts in Christ.

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Sunday, 22^nd: “10/15/23 Hi, I write you today because I would like to ask you for special prayer for my sons Julian and Eduardo C… They are very upset with me for my mistakes. Would you please? Pray for me too, I am feeling very lonely. I don’t have friends here in jail. Yet I would like to have a better relationship with others and especially Jesus. I want Jesus to fill all the emptiness in my heart and feel that He is my best friend. I don’t know why God is telling me to write you this letter but I believe if I ask for help, He hears us. Thank you for your time and prayers, Noemi D…” Praise God – “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” (Psa. 23:5)! Pray Noemi trusts & obeys God; pray Julian & Eduardo repent & believe.

Monday, 23^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 17, at 11:44 AM, hopeful new student Brittany G… e-mailed: “I always considered myself Christian and only recently learned what that really means. I’ve never read the entire Bible. I desire to learn so I can teach my children.” (First studies for Brittany and her 13-year-old daughter Abbygayl were mailed on 10/19/23.) Praise God – “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I say?” (Luke 6:46)! Pray Brittany and Abbygayl do their studies, talk and pray together, confess their sins to God and repent & believe in the gospel.

Tuesday, 24^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Jonitta B… (age 55) wrote: “The only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ. He is the way, the truth and the life. To become a child of God and have eternal life is only through my Savior Jesus Christ. Yes. September 24^th in …, Kentucky” (This study was mailed to her on 9/21/23.) Praise God – “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” (John 3:17)! Pray Jonitta keeps studying her first course and finds a Bible-teaching church.

Wednesday, 25^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 17, at 1:35 PM, hopeful new student Dillon C… e-mailed: “I hope to learn as much as I possibly can and how to better share it with others.” (His first study was mailed on 10/19/23.) Praise God – “I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.” (Philemon 1:6)! Pray Dillon studies alone and then studies with others.

Thursday, 26^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Brandon G… (age 39) wrote: “I learned who Jesus is and how to be saved. I learned how to get to Heaven. Yes, I accepted Jesus Christ in my heart today, October 18, 2023” (This study, at the request of his girlfriend Crystal R…, was mailed to him on 10/4/23; she emailed BSBM Brandon’s test pages and comments on 10/19/23.) Praise God – “It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”” (Romans 10:11)! Pray Brandon befriends cellmate believers; pray he signs up interested cellmates.

Friday, 27^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 18, at 9:11 AM, hopeful new student Ashley S… e-mailed: “I would love to grow a connection with Jesus Christ and understand the word better.” (On 10/19/23, lessons were mailed to Ashley & John [adults] and to Anaya [10] and Santana [14].) Praise God – “From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15)! Pray John, Ashley, Anaya & Santana study together.

Saturday, 28^th: “If possible, can you please help me with return postage. It is becoming difficult for me to provide postage and I would like to continue studying lessons. Thank you, Lauren M…” (Lauren is an inmate; she’s 1 of 45 signed up to study by inmate ‘evangelist / teacher’ Jeannette S… – Praise the LORD!) Praise God – “For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:8)! Pray Lauren keeps studying, memorizes verses & shares Christ’s love boldly.

“The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived! For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.” Psalm 69:32-33

Sunday, 15^th: “Hi, I’m writing to start receiving your adult Bible study correspondence courses. I’m also enclosing information of two other ladies in this envelope who would like to start receiving your adult Bible studies. Please send any information on halfway houses / faith-based discipleship programs in your area for a single adult. I’m trying to figure out where I’m going upon exit from serving time. Crystal E… ____Texas” Praise God – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)! Pray Crystal studies her lessons and contacts the two faith-based ministries we told her about.

Monday, 16^th: “I just wanted to say that these lessons are really hard, but I did my best. Please forgive me for any of my mistakes. Can you please pray for my mother and her health? She’s dealing with bladder cancer and now is doing dialysis four times a week. Pray she has strength, gets better and is healed. Thank you and God bless everyone at Bible Studies By Mail. Love always, Arlie R…” Praise God – “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,” (Colossians 3:23)! Pray Arlie keeps doing his lessons, memorizes verses & shares Christ; pray his mom heals.

Tuesday, 17^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 12, at 2:30 AM, hopeful new student Merissa A… e-mailed: “I want to get close to God. I feel like I am struggling with things. When I have Him in my life, everything seems complete. I want to read and understand the Bible.” (Her first study was mailed on 10/12/23 at 4:00 PM.) Praise God – “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.” (Eph. 4:17)! Pray Merissa does her lessons, hears God’s voice & obeys Him.

Wednesday, 18^th: Inmate Dawn B… wrote: “God loves us so much and wants us all in Heaven with Him so He sent Jesus, His Son, to save us. Please send Bible studies to Mikella S… ____Arkansas. Could you pray for my grandma? She is not doing well. I also need prayer for my kids. I need to hear from them. Thank you!” Praise God – “And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.” (James 5:15)! Pray Dawn shares Christ; pray her grandma recovers.

Thursday, 19^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 12, at 5:59 AM, hopeful new student Amy T… e-mailed: “How to fix my sins.” (Her first study was mailed on 10/12/23 at 4:00 PM.) Praise God – “He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.” (Micah 7:19)! Pray Amy does her study, repents of sin & believes in Jesus.

Friday, 20^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Jerry F… (age 42) wrote: “We are saved by what God has done for us through His Son. Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Yes. September 30, 2023.” (This first study was mailed to him on 9/20/23.) Praise God – “Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life” (John. 6:47-48)! Pray Jerry finds believers in his pod and studies and prays with them; pray he shares his testimony boldly.

Saturday, 21^st: “[A quien corresponda:] To whom it may concern: My cellmate told me about your Bible studies. I am starting to learn about the Biblia and I desire to know more about Jesucristo. I would like to be included in your study program. My name is Eduardo A… BKG#____ California. Thank you for your time.” Praise God – “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15)! Pray Eduardo receives and completes his first study booklet; pray he shares Cristo without fear.

“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Sunday, 8^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 4, at 6:41 PM, hopeful new student Thomas P… e-mailed: “To get a relationship with God.” (First study mailed on 10/5/2023.) Praise God – “If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” (1 John 2:4)! Pray Thomas reads his first study; pray he repents and trusts in Christ Jesus.

Monday, 9^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Christopher S… (age 41) wrote: “That Jesus loves me so much that He died for my sins…The only way to Heaven is to believe in Jesus and that He saved us through His sacrifice on the cross. Yes, on September 28, 2023.” (This study was sent to him August 17, 2023.) Praise God – “And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 10:10)! Pray Christopher shares his 1^st study with a cellmate and keeps studying.

Tuesday, 10^th: “Hello, my name is Aishia P… I am writing to ask if I may please sign up for Bible study correspondence courses. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to grow stronger in my faith and closer to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I was saved in July 2016 and I love to learn about Jesus. I have a little less than a year left on my sentence…I plan to continue my studies after my release. Here’s my info…North Carolina” Praise God – “The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.” (Jn. 6:63)! Pray Aishia encourages her cellmates to study; pray she starts a pod Bible study.

Wednesday, 11^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 4, at 10:30 PM, hopeful new student Renee H… e-mailed: “Christians are being persecuted and I want to know how to stand strong in Him.” (First study mailed on 10/5/2023.) Praise God – “So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.” (Luke 21:14)! Pray Renee reads and studies the gospels to acquire Christ’s strength, mind and love for self-defense.

Thursday, 12^th: A 63-year-old found BSBM’s website, on November 4, 2020, and requested Bible studies in the mail. The course he is studying now is called PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING. He recently sent this note: “Thank you for my Bible lessons. I have learned a lot and have really enjoyed taking part. God bless your ministry in helping others draw closer to Jesus. Your friend in Christ, Steve L…” Praise God – “And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24)! Pray Steve shares his studies with others and encourages them to sign up for Bible studies in the mail.

Friday, 13^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Tyrone W… (age 43) wrote: “That Jesus Christ is the only way to God and to Heaven. That in order to be a child of God, you must receive Jesus Christ as your Savior. Yes, right now, September 25, 2023.” (This study was mailed to him on September 20, 2023.) Praise God – “For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Pe. 1:11)! Pray Tyrone keeps studying & finds a Bible-teaching church.

Saturday, 14^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On October 5, at 8:30 AM, hopeful new student Teniqua J… e-mailed: “To become what I am supposed to be in His eyes.” (First study mailed on 10/5/2023.) Praise God – “Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,” (Psalm 13:3)! Pray Teniqua studies her Bible lessons & rereads verses; pray she hears God’s call & surrenders.

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,” Ephesians 5:8

Sunday, 1^st: Inmate Nathan W… (age 37) was enrolled for Bible studies by his wife Brittany. She found BSBM’s website and requested his and her studies on September 10, 2023. A couple weeks later we had Nathan’s first study worksheets and this letter: “Hello, I thank you for your studies. The only way to the Father is through the Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I believed and received Jesus as my Savior when I was a child. I recently led my wife Brittany to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Please continue to send the lessons. I believe it’s going to help my wife and me continue to grow in the Lord. In May of this year, we were told that Brittany has 5 years or so to live. So, could you please pray for her and our children and the rest of our family.” Praise God – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:2)! Pray Nathan, Brittany & family keep studying God’s word.

Monday, 2^nd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Patricia D… (age 38) wrote: “There are two roads in life, one to Heaven and one to Hell. I am a sinner and Jesus is the road to Heaven. Yes, on July 9, 2023.” (Her first study was mailed twice, 2/4/20 and 8/29/23; she began to study as a new believer.) Praise God – “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.” (Matt. 7:13)! Pray Patricia keeps studying, shares her story & Christ.

Tuesday, 3^rd: “I am presently incarcerated and doing your studies, Soon I will be leaving this chapter of my life behind. I am going home to my family and would love to continue your lessons. My address will be …Indiana. Thanks for your time. Your brother in Christ, Nelson H…” Praise God – “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matt. 7:24)! Pray Nelson reads and studies God’s word with his family.

Wednesday, 4^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Annie W… (age 61) wrote: “What Christ did on the cross tells me how to be saved and get to Heaven. There is no other way to Heaven but by the Lord Jesus Christ. This is a beautiful lesson. It teaches me everything I need to know about the Lord and what He has done for us to be saved and make it to Heaven. Yes, today, on the 20th of September, I received the Lord Jesus as my Savior.” Praise God – “Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom! And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”” (Lu. 23:42-43)! Pray Annie finds fellowship.

Thursday, 5^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On September 28, at 4:36 AM, hopeful new student Anna L… e-mailed: “I recently accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I am in recovery from drug addiction. I want to learn more about God’s word. I’d also like to signup my 16-year-old child, Joni S…” (Their first studies were mailed on September 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM.) Praise God – “The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.” (Isaiah 43:21)! Pray Anna and Joni study their lessons, find a Bible-teaching church, make new friendships & share God’s message of hope.

Friday, 6^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Justin B… (age 42) wrote: “That by admitting my sin and repenting and accepting Jesus as my Savior I have received the gift of eternal life. Yes, on Sunday, September 17, 2023.” (First study mailed 9/12/23.) Praise God – “But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12)! Pray Justin keeps studying, memorizes verses and shares the gospel.

Saturday, 7^th: “9-10-23 I would like to learn more on overcoming temptation. I am struggling with addiction. I am saved but have fallen back into drugs time and again. Please pray for me. Thank you, Zachery M…” (He’s been studying as an inmate since 2/10/2022; he wrote that he was born again on 3/19/2019.) Praise God – “God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” (1 Cor. 1:9)! Pray Zachery memorizes verses, flees from temptation, finds helpful friendships & leaves negative ones.