“But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.” (Ephesians 2:4-5, 8-10)

Sunday, 28^th: Posted July 18, 2024: “Dear Pastor Darryl Evans, this is Michael M… I am currently taking your Bible studies by mail courses. The reason I am writing is because I haven’t heard from you in a while. I am worried my lessons 7 – 10 in books 4 and 5 failed to have gotten to you. I hope this is not the case. I have no control over my mail getting to the mailbox. If it is possible, I’d still like to take your courses. Thank you.” (We resent study booklets 4 and 5 on 7/23/24.) Praise God – “A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.” (Proverbs 21:31)! Pray Michael and hundreds upon hundreds of others enrolled in our study program trust God to see His victory.

Monday, 29^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 19, at 7:10 AM, new student hopeful Crystal E… emailed: “I am looking to study the Bible with my 14-year-old son, Dominic E… I am hoping to draw us both closer to God.” (First studies mailed on 7/25/24.) Praise God – “Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18)! Pray Crystal & Dominic individually study their booklets; pray they share together & pray about God’s word & life.

Tuesday, 30^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? JoAnna L… (age 26) wrote: “What repentance truly means. I thought it was just another way of apologizing. Yes, when I was a teenager, but I went the wrong direction quickly after. I would like to do it all over again the correct way, even including getting baptized.” Praise God – “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” (2 Cor. 7:10)! Pray JoAnna keeps studying, finds a good local church & a godly mentor.

Wednesday, 31^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 19, at 11:55 PM, new student hopeful Octavia L… emailed: “I am trying to get a better understanding of the Bible, and I keep getting overwhelmed. I don’t know where to start.” (First study mailed on 7/25/24.) Praise God – “Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.” (Psalm 119:24)! Pray Octavia prayerfully prioritizes personal time for Bible study, completing her lessons and sharing about Christ.

Thursday, 1^st: Received July 22, 2024: “Hello, my name is Holly W… I am serving 2 years. I was wondering if I could please receive your Bible study books and whatever you offer. Looking forward to hearing from you.” Praise God – “See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:24)! Pray Holly hears God’s voice as she studies; pray she accepts what He reveals, repents and trusts in God alone.

Friday, 2^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 21, at 11:01 AM, new student hopeful Daniel B… emailed: “I hope to get me and my family closer to God.” (Their first studies were mailed to him and his wife Casey and their son Devin on 7/25/24.) Praise God – “Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.” (Psalm 25:4)! Pray Daniel, Casey and Devin complete their booklets individually, talk together about Christ and pray about life matters.

Saturday, 3^rd: Posted July 19, 2024: “To whom it may concern, I would very much love to learn more about God and Jesus. Could I be enrolled in your Bible correspondence program you offer? Patrick B… #_______” Praise God – “Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.” (Psalm 25:5)! Pray Patrick gets his study, does it, returns the worksheet to us and shares Christ.

“O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!”Psalm 68:35

Sunday, 21^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Sharon J… (age 70) shared: “He is truly an awesome God!!! How perfect God is in creation. Everything is in place according to His will. And the awesome love of Almighty God toward mankind that He gave His only Son to die for us. It’s very important to know and trust God’s truth and not the lies of Satan.” Praise God – “Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind.” (Psalm 66:5)! Pray Sharon shares God’s truth with family, friends and neighbors; pray she encourages them to study.

Monday, 22^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 10, at 7:04 PM, new student hopeful Dana R… emailed: “I want a real relationship with God through studying His Word. Thank you.” Praise God – “This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life.” (Psalm 119:50)! Pray Dana diligently studies with her Bible in hand; pray she trusts & follows God’s personal call to intimacy.

Tuesday, 23^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Philip L… (age 35) shared: “Jesus is constantly interceding for us. We are only righteous in God’s sight if we are in Christ. He rose from the grave and has been exalted by God and given a name above all other names.” Praise God – “Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25)! Pray Philip shares this gospel truth with his coworkers.

Wednesday, 24^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 11, at 11:07 PM, new student hopeful Miara A… emailed: “Who is God and why should I believe in God!?” Praise God – “Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18)! Pray Miara sees the truth of who God is and why she should believe in Him; pray she sees herself as God sees her.

Thursday, 25^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Inmate David O… (age 53) shared: “That we are all sinners in need of a Savior, Jesus Christ. That God deals with the human race on the basis of two men – Adam and Christ. I got a deeper understanding of how unique Christ’s death was. I am in Christ and that is how God sees me. God is for me!” (He’s a 1 ½ year old in Christ.) Praise God – “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” (1 Corinthians 15:57)! Pray David shares the study teaching with cellmates; pray he challenges others to study.

Friday, 26^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 13, at 9:18 PM, new student hopeful Kati G… emailed: “How to obey and follow God so I can receive everlasting life.” (She also requested Bible studies for 14-year-old Michael K… at her address.) Praise God – “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Acts 2:21)! Pray Kati and Michael do their studies individually & then together; pray they repent of their sin & believe in the gospel.

Saturday, 27^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Quincey J… (age 71) shared: “God is so good and He is unchangeable. What He said remains true today.” Praise God – “The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.” (Psalm 119:160)! Pray Quincey lovingly shares God’s word with family, neighbors and whoever he meets.

“For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” – Jesus (Matthew 10:35-39)

Sunday, 14^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 6, at 10:03 PM, new student hopeful Meagan H… emailed: “My purpose for this life, how to hear God talking to me and how to become a disciple. I am fascinated with Jesus’s time on this Earth and want to understand what I am reading when I study my Bible.” (She also requested studies for 4 children, ages 15 to 3.) Praise God – “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” (Luke 14:27)! Pray Meagan surrenders herself to Christ’s lordship as she studies and as she coaches her children to study also.

Monday, 15^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 9, at 6:08 PM, new student hopeful Stephanie B… emailed: “My husband and I have been drawn to the Bible, so we opened it up and started reading it from the beginning. We are doing this blind and would like some structure with Bible studies at home. We just moved and haven’t found a church yet.” Praise God – “Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion” (Psalm 33:18)! Pray Stephanie and Roger study their booklets and find a Bible teaching church to attend.

Tuesday, 16^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 10, at 12:41 AM, new student hopeful Robin M… emailed: “I hope to get closer to Jesus, overcome my life problems, strengthen my faith and learn how to study the Bible correctly.” Praise God – “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:8)! Pray Robin studies her lessons and surrenders all to God.

Wednesday, 17^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 10, at 10:13 PM, new student hopeful Trease E… emailed: “How to pray and learn more about God.” Praise God – “Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)! Pray Trease studies her lessons, hears God’s voice and speaks to Him about what she is learning.

Thursday, 18^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 10, at 10:49 PM, new student hopeful Loretta W… emailed: “I want to learn all I can about God.” Praise God – “He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.” (Psalm 145:19)! Pray Loretta studies her Bible lessons; pray she trusts God and obeys His voice; pray she shares her faith in Christ.

Friday, 19^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 11, at 8:09 PM, new student hopeful Taylor S… emailed: “I have a desire to learn more about God’s word. I hope that ultimately it will bring me closer to Him.” Praise God – “With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.” (Psalm 119:10)! Pray Taylor studies her Bible lessons, memorizes verses and finds a Bible-teaching church.

Saturday, 20^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On July 12, at 8:22 PM, new student hopeful Lisa C… emailed: “What life is really about.” Praise God – “The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.” (Psalm 138:8)! Pray Lisa studies, repents and trusts Christ.

“I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God. But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.”Luke 12:8-9

Sunday, 7^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 28, at 5:50 PM, new student hopeful Reggie D… emailed: “How to understand God through the Bible, to become a better person, to have a personal relationship with God, to trust God completely and be pleasing to God.” (1^st study mailed on 7/2/24.) Praise God – “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.” (Psalm 19:7)! Pray Reggie studies, memorizes verses and surrenders all to God.

Monday, 8^th: Penned on June 27, 2024, by Randy Dixon: “I would like to take the Bible studies by mail courses. I heard about these courses through another inmate here at C… Correctional Institution. He shared how they helped him get to know God better and to live better.” (1^st study mailed on 7/3/24.) Praise God – “My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.” (Psalm 49:3)! Pray Randy studies alone and with others; pray he shares the gospel without fear.

Tuesday, 9^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 28, at 7:56 PM, new student hopeful JoAnna L… emailed for herself and her 3-year-old daughter Ellie: “I hope to grow closer to God and live the way He intended for me. I hope my daughter will know who He is when it’s time for her to know right from wrong and I hope she will be saved.” (Their 1^st studies were mailed on 7/3/24.) Praise God – “Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.” (Psalm 86:11)! Pray JoAnna & Ellie study and find a Bible-teaching church.

Wednesday, 10^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Jason P… (age 45) wrote: “That God loved us so much He sent His Son to pay the penalty for our sins. That following God is not going to be easy but I’ll gladly follow Him. Yes. April 13, 2024.” (This 1^st study was mailed to Jason on 4/10/24.) 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 Jason keeps studying, finds an inmate to fellowship with and shares his faith.

Thursday, 11^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 30, at 4:20 PM, new student hopeful Kyli M… emailed: “I hope to learn how not to feel shame for past things that I have done. But also, how to be able to create a relationship with God.” (1^st study mailed on 7/3/24.) Praise God – “Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” (Psalm 51:7)! Pray Kyli reads her first study, hears the gospel call, repents of her sin and trusts in Christ alone.

Friday, 12^th: It’s a blessing to partner together to evangelize, mentor and help the lost and wayward. On May 13, 2024, John C… serving with another Gospel ministry found BSBM’s website to enroll Gary D… He wrote this in the comment box: “I am signing up for Gary.” Last week Gary completed his 3^rd study booklet. He writes about what he is learning while also expressing his need for groceries. (In person help is on the way!) Praise God – “The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.” (Proverbs 10:3)! Pray Gary accepts the help and counsel offered by a local church; pray he attends it too.

Saturday, 13^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 30, at 4:40 PM, new student hopeful Anne M… emailed: “I hope to understand the Bible more. I suffered a bad brain injury and I’m having a real hard time now.” (1^st study mailed on 7/3/24.) Praise God – “May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:169)! Pray Anne takes all the time needed to read her studies and her Bible, and to pray about her life.

“My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.” Proverbs 7:1

Sunday, 30^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Debra T… (age 69) wrote: “Jesus is the visible form of God. He came into the world to save us through faith, believing He is the way, the truth and the life. Jesus is the only door to Heaven through repentance of sin and faith in Him. After reading what you sent, I felt Jesus leading me to pray and renew my personal relationship with Him as my Savior.  I know I was saved in July 2005, but I was so lonely and wayward. Now I feel so much better.” (Her 1^st study sent on 2/22/17; Resent 6/12/24.) Praise God – “Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings” (Psalm 17:8)! Pray Debra studies all the lessons we send; pray she finds a Bible-teaching church and fellowships with others.

Monday, 1^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 21, at 9:18 PM, grandmother of 7-year-old Laekyn P… emailed: “I want my granddaughter to grow up with God. Everyone is a child of God!” (First study booklets were mailed to both of them a few days ago.) Praise God – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)! Pray Grandma studies her booklet and assists Laekyn to study; pray their eyes are opened and they both accept God’s truth.

Tuesday, 2^nd: Miguel H… recently shared: “Que Dios los bendiga. [May God bless you.]I first thank our God and you for giving me the opportunity to share what I have learned. God is the owner of all, so don’t worry about tomorrow. About the offering, it catches my attention. Firstly, it is to give yourself to God as an obedient offering in every sense. To achieve an abundant Christian life, we have to believe with all our hearts that our God is sovereign.” (Miguel is one of twenty inmates that inmate Santiago M. has signed up to receive studies.) Praise God – “How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!” (Psalm 36:7)! Pray Miquel keeps studying & sharing in jail & wherever God sends him.

Wednesday, 3^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 24, at 10:16 PM, new student hopeful Krystle Q… emailed: “I want to learn more about God’s promises and salvation. Also, to try to understand why God allows certain things to happen.” (1^st study mailed on 6/26/24.) Praise God – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)! Pray Krystle studies her lessons and hears and obeys the Spirit’s voice.

Thursday, 4^th: On June 14, 2024, an inmate shared: “By God’s grace, I purpose to let Christ be everything to me, to love Him with all my heart and to serve Him to the best of my ability. I purpose to spend time with Him each day, in prayer and reading His word. I thank God there are good people like you who still care enough to spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Bible Studies by Mail! Clinton W…” Praise God – “Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)! Pray Clinton shares his studies with cellmates & encourages them to request studies too.

Friday, 5^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 25, at 5:16 AM, new student hopeful Katherine G… emailed for herself and her spouse Ray: “We’d like to learn more and be able to engage in conversations with those who are lost and share the word.” (Mailed on 6/26/24.) Praise God – “For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13)! Pray Katherine & Ray complete their 1^st two lessons, memorize key verses, pray and share.

Saturday, 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 Cody M… (age 31) wrote: “Faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. Yes, 2 years ago in the county jail.” Praise God – “But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11)! Pray Cody studies diligently & obeys God’s word.

“Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.”1 John 3:9

Sunday, 23^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 13, at 3:27 PM, new student hopeful Jeremy B… emailed: “I hope to find peace, learn how to manage time for the things that are truly important and learn to love again.” (1^st study sent on 6/19/2024) Praise God – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” (1 John 4:7)! Pray Jeremy studies all his lessons; pray he eagerly obeys Christ’s teaching.

Monday, 24^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 14, at 10:19 PM, new student hopeful Herbertyne W… emailed: “I hope to learn how to be closer to Him. How to cope with losing a loved one. How not to be afraid to die. How to deal with negative minded people. How to cope with an addiction.” (1^st study sent on 6/19/2024) Praise God – “Let us examine and test our ways, and turn back to the LORD.” (Lamentations 3:40)! Pray Herbertyne finds a Bible-teaching church, befriends a mentor, does her lessons, trusts and obeys Jesus.

Tuesday, 25^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 16, at 1:16 PM, new student hopeful Tony R… emailed: “I was told about a year ago that I had 6 months to live at best. But I am on God’s plan and He is the One to decide that. I visit and care for my 82-year-old mother every day. We both spend time together reading the Bible. She loves to study the Bible and I try to help her get literature.” (1^st study sent on 6/19/2024) Praise God – “Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” (Proverbs 23:22)! Pray Tony & his mother read & do all their lessons; pray they reflect Jesus’ love clearly.

Wednesday, 26^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Spanish speaking inmate Juan P… (age 31) wrote: “Dios loves all people and wants the best for us. His Son became a man to die for our sins and be our Salvador. I need to repent and receive Jesucristo as my Salvador if I want to go to heaven. Yes, I did before doing these test pages el 11 de Junio 2024.” (This study was sent on 6/4/2024.) 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 Juan keeps studying, memorizes verses & shares the gospel with his cellmates & guards.

Thursday, 27^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 16, at 4:50 PM, new student hopeful Shantelise C… emailed: “I want to understand the Bible more. I am always at a loss about where to start reading. I want to learn about God through reading.” (1^st study sent on 6/20/2024) Praise God – “The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.” (Proverbs 15:28)! Pray Shantelise does her studies with her Bible & shares the teaching with others.

Friday, 28^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 17, at 4:53 PM, new student hopeful Sulyn B… emailed: “I hope to get to know God’s word and that my life will reflect His word. I want to have God’s word in my heart.” (1^st study sent on 6/20/2024) Praise God – “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.” (Psa. 119:9)! Pray Sulyn uses her Bible to do the studies, marks and memorizes verses and shares her faith boldly.

Saturday, 29^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 18, at 5:46 AM, new student hopeful Andrea S… emailed: “I hope to get answers for the questions people ask me. At the moment, I really don’t know what to say. I want to learn more and more about the good God we serve.” (1^st study sent on 6/20/2024) Praise God – “Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.” (1 Peter 3:15)! Pray Andrea lets God’s word renew her mind.

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2

Happy Father’s Day, dads! Sunday, 16^th: “I would like to pick up studying where I left off, if possible. I started having heart problems and I got a pacemaker in January this year. I enjoy your Bible studies. God bless, Larry R… #______ This is my new address: _____ … Oklahoma” (Restarted sending his Bible lessons on 6/12/24.) Praise God – “Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,” (Colossians 2:6)! Pray Larry studies diligently and shares Christ’s teaching intentionally among his cellmates.

Monday, 17^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 5, at 1:02 PM, new student hopeful Stephanie M… emailed: “I am in an addiction recovery center. I am getting a closer relationship with God. There are 150 women here if you would be willing to donate to our center.” (1^st study mailed on 6/10/24 with many new student sign-up slips for Stephanie to pass around to other ladies.) Praise God – “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.” (Galatians 6:10)! Pray Stephanie studies her 1^st booklet with her Bible; pray she shares Christ.

Tuesday, 18^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Jonathan H… (age 31) wrote: “Jesus Christ is the way to salvation. God overlooks/forgets/forgives our sins as long as we repent and give our lives to Him through faith in Christ. Yes, in 2023 here in jail.” (Inmate Joseph W… sent us a note requesting Bible studies in the envelope with Jonathan’s first completed Test Pages – PTL!) Praise God – “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12)! Pray Jonathan & Joseph complete their studies, share God’s word with others & pray together.

Wednesday, 19^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 6, at 9:12 AM, new student hopeful Lillian S… emailed: “I hope to learn to correctly share the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that others may come to accept Him as their personal Savior and be prepared for His return.” (1^st study mailed on 6/10/24.) Praise God – “He was delivered over to death for our trespasses and was raised to life for our justification.” (Romans 4:25)! Pray Lillian studies her first booklet, memorizes key verses & shares the gospel.

Thursday, 20^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? Donna R… (age 64) wrote: “That I am a sinner and Jesus loves me and saved me by just believing on him. I enjoyed this lesson so much. It made me emotional just to know of him. Jesus Christ is the only one to save us. Thank you!” Praise God – “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (Acts 2:42)! Pray Donna keeps studying & finds a Bible-teaching church for fellowship.

Friday, 21^st: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 7, at 3:39 AM, new student hopeful Genevieve H… emailed: “I hope to understand His word with more clarity and also learn how to pray, and become stronger in my faith. I was raised in a church but lost my way because I was sexually abused by family. I thought it was God’s fault until I met my husband who preaches the Lord’s word. He explained to me about man’s free will and the flesh. Since then, I’ve become saved and dedicated my life to my Lord and Savior.” (1^st study mailed on 6/10/24 with additional helpful Bible-based reading for her.) Praise God – “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)! Pray Genevieve takes God’s word to heart & shares it wisely.

Saturday, 22^nd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Joshua V… wrote: “That God is real. He is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus is our only way to God. He died for our sins. Yes, I believed and received Jesus Christ as my Savior, but I don’t remember the date. I just remember I was in a dark place and God showed me in Romans 7:14 why I was unable to have a life worth living.” Praise God – “We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.” (Romans 7:14)! Pray Joshua studies his lessons, shares Christ’s teaching with cellmates & encourages them to study too.

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one, we are an odor of death and demise; to the other, a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task? For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.” 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Sunday, 9^th: “Hola, my name is Juan G… I send a greeting to you. The reason I am writing is to see if I, like many others here in prison, could take your Bible courses. I am now interested to do so. I would like to ask you a big favor. Please pray for my daughters, Adriana and Lesli, and my son, Zaqueo. I hope to have your response pronto. Gracias.” Praise God – “He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.” (Jas. 1:18)! Pray Juan studies a lot on his own & with others; pray he surrenders all to Cristo.

Monday, 10^th:  WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 28, at 3:32 PM, new student hopeful Kellie H… emailed: “How to let go of hate and forgive. And how to just be a better person and love myself.” (1^st Bible study mailed on 5/30/24 with additional Bible-based reading.) Praise God – “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:18)! Pray Kellie takes God’s word to heart and follows Christ closely.

Tuesday, 11^th:  Inmate Raymundo S… says gracias: “Thank you for the studies. Jesús being King became a man to give His life for us. He will come again for us. My life in Christ is fully secure and complete. Through each verse in the Bible, I find peace, joy and more blessings from God.” Praise God – “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 1:6)! Pray Raymundo shares his faith & Bible truths with other inmates.

Wednesday, 12^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 31, at 8:34 PM, new student hopeful Roger K… emailed: “How to spread the good news better. I hope to learn more about God, His Son and the Holy Spirit.” Praise God – “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” (2 Pe. 3:18)! Pray Roger studies & shares the gospel truth.

Thursday, 13^th: A new student, since March 2024, asked a question: “Would you write a letter of support to my Parole Board explaining how I’ve nearly completed this first Bible course? I took someone’s life… I was wrong for doing this and I am sorry. I thank you in advance for your cooperation. Sincerely, Willie H…” (Not sent.) Praise God – “Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.” (Psalm 25:5)! Pray Willie focuses on being a child of God and doing His will wherever He leads.

Friday, 14^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On June 2, at 9:39 AM, new student hopeful Johnny R… emailed: “I’m hoping to get a better understanding of the word of God, because some day, I would like to attend seminary and become a pastor.” Praise God – “Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.” (2 Tim 2:15)! Pray Johnny studies diligently & has a godly, older mentor.

Saturday, 15^th: “I am interested in completing Bible courses. Please send any courses you have to Amanda H… #____, Ohio. Thank you.” Praise God – “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11)! Pray Amanda does her study, shares the gospel with cellmates & encourages & helps others sign up to study.

“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2

Sunday, 2^nd: On May 24^th, Portia A… emailed BSBM requesting Bible studies for her incarcerated son Larry A… She shared: “He is 40 years old and in jail for the hundredth time. I think he is an addict and needs some Bible studies to help him when reading the Bible. I am a praying mother and I know God has a plan for him. The only time he ever gets close to God is in jail or prison, but he never becomes strong enough to stay close to God when he gets out. Thank you!” (1^st study sent 5/29/24.) 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 Larry studies diligently & intentionally obeys w/o doubt.

Monday, 3^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Bruce B… (age 52) wrote: “If we admit we are sinners to God and ask for forgiveness, He will do so. Yes, when I was a child. I have recently rededicated my life to Him and I’m striving to be like Jesus. This isn’t easy though!! Especially in this negative atmosphere I’m in right now. Please pray for me and my wife and our five children. Thank you!” (He found & did an inmate’s discarded 1^st study that we’d mailed on 9/1/2021 – PLT!) Praise God – “For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” (Romans 8:13)! Pray Bruce studies diligently and gives us his wife’s address.

Tuesday, 4^th: “May 16, 2024. I would like to thank you for these Bible courses. Over the three years of doing these studies, I have learned to know who God is. They have taught me to love, help, give, listen, pray, worship, be a better friend, mother, teacher, etc. I appreciate your ministry! So, I thank you! Lashawn N…” Praise God – “He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.” (Psa. 1:3)! Pray Lashawn starts a home Bible study with friends.

Wednesday, 5^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Margie F… (age 51) wrote: “Jesus is the one and only way to get to Heaven. Yes. March 24, 2024.” (She found our website & requested studies on 4/25/2024.) Praise God – “I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.” (John 10:9)! Pray Margie keeps studying, finds a Bible-teaching church and shares her faith.

Thursday, 6^th: “5/22/24 I received your address from a fellow inmate doing your correspondence courses. I am interested in learning more about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Your brother in Christ, David H… #___” Praise God – “This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.” (John 15:8)! Pray David gets his 1^st study that we mailed on 5/29/24 w/o any mail handling hinderance from the jail.

Friday, 7^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Donald W… (age 43) wrote: “Jesus is God. He gave His life for our sins. And an understanding that we are all sinners and the only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ. Yes, in February 2024.” (On 5/22/2024, he asked for studies using our website; he was a 3-month-old in Christ – PTL!) Praise God – “Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.” (Ecclesiastes 7:20)! Pray Donald studies diligently, memorizes key verses, shares his faith and finds a Bible teaching church.

Saturday, 8^th: “I would like to sign up for your Bible study please. Gina U… #___ F.C.I. Alabama Thank you!” (1^st study mailed on 5/29/24.) Praise God – “But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” (Deut. 4:29)! Pray Gina studies, repents of sin and believes in the gospel.

“Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” – John 17:3 “For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.” – Proverbs 8:35

Sunday, 26^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? David C… (age 39) wrote: “It is so helpful to be reminded of God’s deep love for us all. Being a Christian doesn’t mean a worry-free life. Yes, I received Jesus as my Savior on December 21, 2021, after nearly dying of Covid.” (1^st study sent 9/29/20; received this 4/21/24.) Praise God – “For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” (Romans 5:6)! Pray David keeps studying; pray David’s six friends that he requested studies for do them also.

Monday, 27^th: A pleading note from grandma Tiffany A…, on May 21, 2024: “I have a granddaughter who is 15 years old. She has relationship problems with her mom that have caused depression and even suicidal thoughts. I talk and pray with her. She says she reads but has been unable to feel God lately. Can you please put her on your prayer list and send her Bible studies? Zaire M… at …NC.” (1^st study and more sent 5/21/24.) Praise God – “While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” (Jn. 9:4)! Pray Tiffany & Zaire talk a lot about Bible verses with each other & pray together.

Tuesday, 28^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 16, at 3:26 PM, new student hopeful Coretta T… emailed: “I hope to learn how to live a godly life and help others as well.” (Coretta’s 1^st study was mailed on 5/22/2024, as well as 1^st studies for her 2 teenage children.) Praise God – “The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Romans 13:12)! Pray Coretta and her two children study, share and pray together.

Wednesday, 29^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Jessica B… (age 36) emailed: “I learned that Jesus appeared on earth for 40 days after His resurrection and was seen by over 500 people. Yes, on January 8, 2023 and baptized on August 20, 2023!!” (1^st study sent on 4/18/2024 when Jessica was a 15-month-old in Christ.) Praise God – “Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.” (Psalm 25:5)! Pray Jessica shares the gospel with friends & family; pray she starts a home study.

Thursday, 30^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On May 22, at 9:21 PM, new student hopeful Tasha W… emailed: “I hope to have a closer relationship with my Lord and to minister His word correctly to my family and community.” (1^st study mailed on 5/24/2024.) Praise God – “Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.” (Psalm 86:11)! Pray Tasha studies her lessons with her Bible & obeys God’s voice.

Friday, 31^st: A letter from an inmate: “May 18, 2024 I want to thank you for all the support, prayer and the letter you sent to my parole board. I guess God allowed them to deny me again. I’m now doing my 37^th year and still have 18 years to do. Guess I’ll die in prison and never see my mother again. Parole Board thought Bible studies weren’t enough rehabilitation. God knows my heart. With Jesus’ love, Christopher P…” Praise God – “And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:26)! Pray Christopher gives us his mother’s name and address for Bible studies by mail.

Saturday, 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 Mark H… (age 46) wrote: “That when I come to the Lord as a sinner and admit it, that I become a child of God no matter my past. Yes, when I was young but I didn’t live as I should have. It’s been weighing heavy on my heart. Now I am serving time until February 2041. I again asked Christ into my life on May 14, 2024.” (1^st study sent 5/8/24.) Praise God – “For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.” (Psalm 86:13)! Pray Mark shares the message of his lessons with others and encourages them to study.