“The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.” Psalm 145:20

Sunday, 26^th: “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, 27^th: 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, 28^th: “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, 29^th: 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, 30^th: “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, 31^st: 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, 1^st: “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.

“Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12-13

Sunday, 19^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Johnny W… (age 39) wrote: “That God loved us so much He gave His Son to die for us. Yes, on March 7, 2023.” (First study mailed on 2/28/23.) Praise God – “But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)! Pray Johnny memorizes Bible verses from his first study booklet and shares God’s Good News!

Monday, 20^th: Jeanie S… (age 63) began studying on April 16, 2020. She recently shared: “Thanks for the Bible courses. I just came off a very bumpy road. I knew that it wouldn’t be easy. I had a hard time after surgery. My God brought me through it. I was at a point where I wanted to give up, but He wouldn’t let me!!! He promised never to leave me or forsake me. And He didn’t! I enjoy doing these studies, the reading and answering the questions. It helps remind me, makes me think and remember God’s promises!” Praise God – “For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.” (Psalm 71:5)! Pray Jeanie shares her story/testimony, embedded in His Story/the Gospel, with family, friends and neighbors.

Tuesday, 21^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Rex E… (age 36) wrote: “Jesus is God’s only way to Heaven, way to have everlasting life. Yes, I asked Jesus to be in my life again, today, March 8, 2023.” (First study mailed on 3/2/23. As Rex studies, he will learn that God never abandoned him, as His child.) Praise God – “The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged” (Deut. 31:8)! Pray Rex repents wholeheartedly; obeys faithfully.

Wednesday, 22^nd: Frank A… began studying on May 30, 2019. He is doing course #12. He recently wrote: “I appreciate everything you do! Thank you again for the Bible studies and thank you for correcting my tests. I pray that more people will find God and worship Him and practice their faith. Please pray for me as I am mentally ill. I am also physically handicapped from a car accident, when I was a teenager. Until this very day, I regret it. It only hurts when I move. I am on a lot of medicines. I am 60-years-old now. Peace be with you!” Praise God – “Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.” (Psalm 85:10)! Pray Frank shares Christ’s hope with those he meets and knows who suffer similarly.

Thursday, 23^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Nelly H… (age 79) wrote: “I am saved by what God has done for me through faith in His Son Jesus Christ. Yes, Sunday, March 5, 2023.” (First study mailed on 3/2/23.) Praise God – “For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!” (2 Cor. 6:2)! Pray Nellie studies her Bible daily.

Friday, 24^th: Lugene W… shared what she learned in her last study: “I learned how to allow Christ to win my battles and obtain victory for me. By trusting in God, and putting on His spiritual armor, He will take care of the battles against Satan for me. He will not lose, but will come out on top. Reading the Bible and prayer help us.” Praise God – “He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.” (Isa. 49:2)! Pray Lugene asks a friend if she’d like to study.

Saturday, 25^th: After completing Story Time 1 Lesson #1, Xavier R… (age 7) was asked these two personal questions, HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Xavier wrote: “Yes. Today, March 9, 2023.” (First study mailed on 3/2/23. He asked us to send his 7-year-old friend, Caleb P…, Bible studies too.) Praise God – “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”” (Matt. 18:3)! Pray Xavier shares with Caleb; pray Caleb trusts in Jesus.

“I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”” Psalm 91:2

Sunday, 12^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 27, at 12:39 PM, new student hopeful Anne C… e-mailed: “I want to learn what He wants of me and what our purpose is. I wanna learn how to feel like I belong.” (First study mailed on March 2, 2023) Praise God – “Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.” (Heb. 3:1)! Pray Anne studies her lessons and finds a local church.

Monday, 13^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Claudia G… wrote: “Without Jesus, I am helplessly enslaved to sin. Never can I achieve holiness on my own. Jesus Christ is my Savior. His death and resurrection gave me eternal life, if I trust and believe completely in Him. Yes, on March 3, 2023, I truly understand that Jesus Christ is my Savior. The price He paid for my sins and His horrible death, penetrate my spirit.” (1^st study mailed on 11/2/2017; she didn’t do it. Study resent, on 2/24/2023, at her request; she did it!) Praise God – “Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, and to the place where You dwell.” (Psalm 43:3)! Pray Claudia keeps studying and finds a church.

Tuesday, 14^th: “2-9-23 Once again, thank you so very much for helping me have a closer walk with the Lord daily. Sincerely, Priscilla P… P.S. Pray for me and my family. My uncle Brian died but they revived him. He’s on life support right now. Please pray the Lord sends us some extra comfort right now.” Praise God – “The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” (Deut. 31:8)! Pray Priscilla trusts in God’s word & shares Christ.

Wednesday, 15^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? Deb S… (age 56) completed lesson #4, of My New Life in Christ, and shared: “I have the battle between God and Satan. When Satan won, I was an awful person and didn’t like myself. But then when I ask God to help me, He was right there. He never gave up on me and now I try to be more like Christ.” Praise God – “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.” (Psalm 28:7)! Pray Deb shares her faith.

Thursday, 16^th: “2/21/23 I have lost my Test Pages in book #10 of My New Life in Christ. Could you send me another one? I have the study booklet, so I just need the Test Pages. Thank you! Love, Kandis B…” Praise God – “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4)! Pray Kandis shares her faith, the gospel message and her Bible lessons with friends & family.

Friday, 17^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate John H… wrote: “We are saved by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ and what God has done for us in the Person of His Son. Yes, on February 16, 2023.” (1^st study mailed on 2/9/2023.) Praise God – “You free me from the net laid out for me, for You are my refuge.” (Psalm 31:4)! Pray John memorizes verses from his lessons; shares Christ with fellow inmates; sends their names for studies too.

Saturday, 18^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? Amy F… (age 56) completed lesson #24, of Practical Christian Living, and shared: “I have learned that I need to earnestly seek God’s will for my life and obey Him completely. My attitude needs to be humble and reverent. I also must show my love for God by loving others. I cannot allow any sin, such as anger, to gain a foothold in my life because it will hinder my walk with the Lord.” 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 Amy starts a home Bible study with neighbors and friends.

“So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:11

Sunday, 5^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 27, at 1:13 PM, new student hopeful Magen L… e-mailed: “I hope to learn patience for my children.” (First study mailed on March 2, 2023) Praise God – “You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised” (Hebrews 10:36)! Pray Magen starts each day praying and filling her mind with God’s word.

Monday, 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 Angel S… wrote: “That because Jesus died on the cross for my sins, I now have redemption [salvation] through Him. By God’s grace I am saved. Yes, a long time ago, but I never gave my life to Him!” (His study was mailed on August 17, 2022; His study worksheets were received on February 27, 2023.) Praise God – “Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires.” (Romans 6:12)! Pray Angel surrenders his life to God, studies His word daily and shares the gospel with fellow inmates.

Tuesday, 7^th: “2-20-23 Hello, my name is John B… #_____. I would like to receive your Bible studies by mail. I am at the Alabama _ _ _ that houses state inmates. Thank you.” (His first study was mailed on February 24, 2023.) Praise God – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;” (Proverbs 3:5)! Pray John receives his first studies without any mail restrictions; pray he studies and shares.

Wednesday, 8^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 28, at 10:16 PM, new student hopeful Ruby M… e-mailed: “Hoping to learn what God would want me to do with my life.” (First study mailed on March 2, 2023) Praise God – “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” (Psalm 37:5)! Pray Ruby finds a quiet spot to study her first booklet; pray her heart is opened by the Spirit to receive God’s directions.

Thursday, 9^th: “2-22-23 Dear Sir, I am writing to ask to be enrolled in your Bible study courses. I am an inmate at West Virginia _ _ _ _. I have been incarcerated for over 30 years and I am 74 years old. I was away from God for over 38 years and I came back to Him in 2002 and was rebaptized in 2003. I have completed several study courses and I don’t do them just to keep busy. I truly want to learn all I can about God and the Bible. I want to come closer to Him and to do His will. I also share want I learn with others, so they can come to know God. Thank you! Yours in Christ, Raymond G… #_____.” (His first study was mailed on February 28, 2023.) Praise God – “For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.” (Psalm 37:9)! Pray Raymond daily finds his refuge in God; pray he openly shares God’s truth with joy & love.

Friday, 10^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Kevin W… (age 51) wrote: “That God loves me and sent His Son to die for me. He loves the world. Yes, February 22, 2023.” (His 1^st study was mailed 02/17/23.) 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 Kevin finds a Bible-teaching church, keeps studying and shares his faith.

Saturday, 11^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On March 1, at 8:25 AM, new student hopeful Melinda E… e-mailed: “I want to understand the Bible and live it.” (First study mailed on March 2, 2023) Praise God – “Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)! Pray Melinda studies her lessons with her Bible and accepts Christ’s teaching and does His will daily.

“Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12

Sunday, 26^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 17, at 9:21 AM, new student hopeful Amanda R… e-mailed: “A deeper understanding and a closer relationship with my Savior.” (First studies mailed to Amanda, Matthew age 13, Amy age 9 and Sarah age 7 on February 22, 2023.) Praise God – “So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.” (Acts 19:20)! Pray Amanda, Matthew, Amy and Sarah do their studies individually, share what God’s teaching and pray together.

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 Annie R… (age 38) wrote: “That the way to God is through Jesus and that repent means to turn around from our way to God’s. Yes, in December 2022.” (Annie’s cellmate Keeli W… was signed up for Bible studies by a family member on 12/15/2022. Annie’s first study was mailed on 01/31/2023 at the request of Keeli.) Praise God – “Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds.” (Acts 19:18)! Pray Annie and Keeli study together and share Christ’s message of hope among cellmates and guards.

Tuesday, 28^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 18, at 12:46 AM, new student hopeful Tory B… e-mailed: “Who God is and how my life will be with him.” (First study mailed on February 22, 2023.) Praise God – “About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.” (Acts 19:23)! Pray Tory reads his first two studies, rereads key Bible verses, repents, believes in the gospel and confesses Christ boldly.

Wednesday, 1^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Jody M… (age 36) wrote: “That there is only one door and Jesus is the door. Yes, tonight, February 12, 2023.” (Jody’s first study was mailed on 02/03/2023.) Praise God – “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” (Psalm 50:15)! Pray Jody memorizes key verses, shares Christ with friends & family and finds a Bible-teaching church.

Thursday, 2^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 18, at 6:53 PM, new student hopeful Becka M… e-mailed: “I hope to dig in the word to guide me and my family.” (First study mailed on February 22, 2023.) Praise God – “Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)! Pray Becka wisely prioritizes her daily duties, putting her Bible study time in 1^st place.

Friday, 3^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Stephanie T… (age 53) shared: “I learned that Jesus Christ loves us so much! I also learned that I don’t have to live in bondage to sin, that I can be set free from all sin and live free in Jesus Christ. He delivers us from all evil. Yes, when I was 12. I just rededicated my life to Christ. I didn’t realize how far I’d gotten away from the ways of Christ. I love these lessons; they are so helpful. Thank you!” Praise God – “So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.” (Daniel 9:3)! Pray Stephanie shares Christ with others and starts a home study.

Saturday, 4^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 20, at 12:02 AM, new student hopeful Hannah C… e-mailed: “I’m a new Christian and I want to learn more.” (First study mailed on February 22, 2023.) Praise God – “He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.” (Psalm 145:19)! Pray Hannah does her first studies, shares Christ with friends and shows them her 1^st study booklet.

“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17

Sunday, 19^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Bernice H… (age 66) wrote: “That without Jesus we can do nothing and He’s the only answer in life. Yes. Today, February 8, 2023, I repented and gave my life back to Christ.”” (Her first study was mailed on January 6^th.) Praise God – “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” (John 10:9)! Pray Bernice shares her faith with someone and shows them her first study booklet.

Monday, 20^th: Inmate Alecia S… shared the most important things she learned in the Practical Christian Living course: “Throughout this course I learned all the ways in which I should be relying upon God in every aspect of my life. In order to live a happy, successful, healthy and fulfilled life, God must be the one directing every aspect.” Praise God – “Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.” (Psalm 89:15)! Pray Alecia continues to study diligently; pray she shares God’s message of hope.

Tuesday, 21^st: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Jordan T… (age 22) wrote: “That God will love me no matter what and to always ask for forgiveness of my sins.” Yes! January 23, 2023.” (First study mailed on January 19^th.) Praise God – “In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.” (John 1:4)! Pray Jordan memorizes key Bible verses, shares Christ boldly with everyone, seeks godly friendships and finds a Bible-teaching church.

Wednesday, 22^nd: Johnny C… requested Bible studies by mail using BSBM’s website. On January 27^th, his first studies were in the mail. On February 13^th, he emailed: “Thank you for the lessons. I’m really getting a lot out of them. I’m going to be a speaker for a victim impact panel. I’ve seen a great deal of losses. Death of my little girl age 3 and my brother due to drinking and driving and COVID took my mom. I wasn’t a part of the deaths, but I suffered over it. I stopped drinking 12-12-2021. I love the Lord. He has set me free. So, thanks!” Praise God – “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17)! Pray Johnny prepares himself diligently for each panel time through Bible study and prayer.

Thursday, 23^rd: 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 Francisco P… (age 37) wrote: “[El Señor Jesús…] The Lord Jesus came to this world to be our Savior. [Sí, hoy, el 31 de enero 2023, lo he recibido.] Yes, today, on January 31, 2023, I received Him.” (His first study was mailed on January 26^th.) 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 Francisco writes to family and shares Jesucristo; pray he studies hard.

Friday, 24^th: Inmate Richard M… shared: “I’ve been on this journey in jail for two years now. I’ve been doing your studies for almost the same time. These last lessons really hit home! My world revolved around nothing but money. I was greedy and stretched every penny, for all the wrong reasons. Thank you B.S.B.M.!” Praise God – “He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” (Titus 2:14)! Pray Richard signs up others to study.

Saturday, 25^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Darren O… (age 28) wrote: “That Jesus died on the cross so that we can be forgiven of our sin. Yes, today, February 9^th.” (His first study was mailed on January 31^st.) Praise God – “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28)! Pray Darren shares his faith and Bible studies with other inmates.

“Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.” Psalm 34:9

Sunday, 12^th: Inmate Roy S… wrote: “I want to ask if you can send our brother in Christ studies too? I told him about y’all. This is his info. Johnnie O… #________ F.C.I. Texas. I love these Bible studies. Jesus our Savior is awesome. Because of Him, we have and can have a better life. Can y’all pray for me? I hope to leave this prison soon. I am in segregation. I want to go to a better prison where I can educate myself, go to church services and get stronger in God, to prepare myself, so one day I go home to my family. Pray also for my son Isaiah. He is 7 ½. His mom is lost. I have custody. He is with my family. They are raising him. Thank God.” Praise God – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)! Pray Roy and Johnnie keep their eyes on Jesus and study their Bibles daily.

Monday, 13^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 5, at 1:25 PM, new student hopeful Lorraine N… emailed: “What God’s plan is for my life and my family.” Praise God – “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”” (Psalm 122.1)! Pray Lorraine and her granddaughter Maggie (age 6) read their Bibles, do their studies and pray together.

Tuesday, 14^th: On January 19^th, Bible studies were mailed to a daddy (age 43) and son (age 6) in Vermont. Justin B… had emailed earlier: “I would like to learn the meaning of true faith and spiritual discipline.” Three weeks later we had their first study worksheets in hand. When their personal Test Page asked them if they had received the Lord Jesus as their Savior and when, they both wrote: “Yes.” Rylee B… trusted in Jesus to be his Savior on January 25, 2023. His dad trusted in Jesus to be his Savior on January 29, 2023. PTL! Praise God – “Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Eph. 6:4)! Pray Justin and Rylee find a Bible-teaching church and keep studying.

Wednesday, 15^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 5, at 7:56 PM, new student hopeful Justin W… e-mailed: “I hope to learn to be a better man, husband and father.” (He signed up his wife Monica W… for studies too; they have different addresses.) Praise God – “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:21)! Pray Justin and Monica study their lessons, meditate on the Scriptures, surrender themselves to God’s will and talk together.

Thursday, 16^th: “1-29-23 Dear Sir, thank you for your prayers and for answering my letter. I have been in solitary confinement for 24 days. I will not come out until I am transferred to another prison. I got to use the phone yesterday and I tried to call my wife. The first try she didn’t answer. When I called back several times, she had turned her phone off. I have prayed day and night since she told me she was seeing someone. I have been locked up two years. I got one more year before I go up for parole again. Thanks again, Jason H…” Praise God – “In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.” (Psalm 120:1)! Pray Jason daily surrenders himself to God’s authority; fills his free time with Bible study, sharing God’s word and prayer.

Friday, 17^th: An inmate wrote: “Prayer request for me and ex-girlfriend to reconnect and start over with a relationship built on Jesus Christ. Her name is Tabbitha C…  I pray our hearts will beat as one again. Thank you for your time and these Bible lessons. I’m looking forward to the next lessons. Jonathan B…” Praise God – “Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.” (Col. 3:1)! Pray Jonathan & Tabbitha seek God’s personal will first.

Saturday, 18^th: Diane B… has been studying since June 25, 2021. Last week she wrote: “Thank you for this study. I can’t tell you how much it has blessed my life. Losing my only child and my home in 2019 to fire really took its toll on me. It’s been a rough road to travel but because of our Lord and my faith I am coping on a daily basis. Your studies have encouraged and comforted me. Thank you!” Praise God – “Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!” (Psalm 27:14)! Pray Diane continues to study her Bible and her lessons; pray she starts a home Bible study.

“The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalm 19:7-8

Sunday, 5^th: Inmate Alicia C… (age 33) was enrolled for Bible studies, on 01/10/23, by Chaplain K. B. On 01/30/23, Alicia’s Chaplain emailed BSBM her completed study Tests. Alicia scored so-so on Lesson #1. She shared: “I am saved by just believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. I received Christ as my Savior on June 1, 2022.” (Praise God this Chaplain can help inmates enroll for Bible study; Pray more Chaplains can do this too.) Praise God – “Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” (Psalm 84:5)! Pray Alicia studies with other inmates and shares Christ lovingly by showing them her study booklets.

Monday, 6^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On January 25, at 8:39 PM, new student hopeful Tim J… e-mailed: “How to be a better Christian.” (His first study was mailed on February 2, 2023.) 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 Tim studies diligently & accepts God’s word wholeheartedly.

Tuesday, 7^th: “1/26/23 Dear Darryl & Joan, I just wanted to sincerely thank you guys for all your prayers. I would also like to thank you for the encouraging pamphlets and notes you send. I know God is working through you guys. I see the proof! What a blessing these studies have been! They help me devote more of myself to my Savior. Anyways, God bless you both from the bottom of my heart! Sincerely, Priscilla P…” Praise God – “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”” (Psalm 122:1)! Pray Priscilla finds a Bible-teaching church and shares her heart with listening ladies.

Wednesday, 8^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On January 27, at 7:31 PM, new student hopeful Fabian H… e-mailed: “Guidance, love, faith through the Lord Jesus Christ. I know this, but as shameful as I can say, I am lost and hoping to renew my faith in the Lord.” (His first study was mailed on February 2, 2023.) Praise God – “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” (Joel 2:12)! Pray Fabian dusts off his Bible, gets on his knees and runs to his Father.

Thursday, 9^th: Dewayne K… (age 53) completed all BSBM’s courses on 01/30/23. He shared important things he learned from the study of Galatians: “We are saved by grace through faith, not by the law. We are not justified by works, but through faith in Jesus Christ. It is by Christ giving His life for my sins that I can brag. Christ in me has changed me.” Praise God – “It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.” (1 Cor. 1:30)! Pray Dewayne starts a home Bible study.

Friday, 10^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On January 28, at 4:46 PM, new student hopeful Tara M… e-mailed: “Get a better understanding of the Bible and what God wants from me. And how I can better serve Him.” (Her first study was mailed on February 2, 2023.) Praise God – “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17)! Pray Tara studies, prays and practices her faith.

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? Virginia O… wrote: “There is only one way to God and that is through Jesus Christ our Savior. Yes, prayed on 01-25-2023.” (Her first study was mailed on 01/19/23.) Praise God – “Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.” (Jeremiah 17:14)! Pray Virginia memorizes verses from each lesson and shares her faith w/o fear.

⁴ Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah ⁵ Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. ⁶ The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. ⁷ God blesses us, that all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. (Psalm 67:4-7)

Sunday, 29^th: An inmate’s letter: “1-18-23 Dear Sir or Ma’am, I am writing to ask for prayers. I am in a very hard time in my life. My wife has left me for another man and I am now in solitary confinement. I guess I’m being punished for not being a faithful servant. That is my fault. I was raised right. I just didn’t listen. I let drugs control my life instead of God. Anyways, thank you and whomever else helps with these studies, they do help and I enjoy them. Sincerely, Jason H…” Praise God – “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.” (Psalm 118:8)! Pray Jason studies faithfully, trusts the Lord to encourage, strengthen and lead him in the way he should think and live.

Monday, 30^th: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Olivia N… (age 31) emailed on January 3^rd: “What I must do to become a child of God. Yes, a long time ago, but I need to rededicate myself.” (She’s studying diligently.) 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 Olivia takes God’s word to heart and lives it out.

Tuesday, 31^st: On January 23^rd, a student’s letter read: “I truly do enjoy these courses. I get so much out of them! A lot of the lesson topics have spoken to me in a way that feels like my mind has been read and it addresses exactly what was on my heart and mind. Your student, Melody C…” Praise God – “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.” (Psalm 42:1)! Pray Melody shares what God is teaching her with other ladies and encourages those interested to study too.

Wednesday, 1^st: Penned on 1-17-23 by a Spanish speaking inmate: “My son died on 1-15-23 and I am very sad and I can’t think about anything else. The loss of my son is very painful. It has broken my heart. And since I am in jail, there’s nothing I can do. This is so painful. Octavio R…” (He sent this note with 4 completed studies.) Praise God – “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God.” (Isa. 40:1)! Pray Octavio reads & rereads the extra Christian literature sent along with his next 4 studies; pray he writes & shares Cristo with his family.

Thursday, 2^nd: “Hello, my name is Roger R…  I have been in jail for the last 6 years. During this time, I have become a believer and I would like to join your Bible studies.” (First study booklet mailed on 01/23/23) Praise God – “Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.” (1 Chronicles 16:11)! Pray Roger gets the first study booklet w/o mail restrictions; pray he does the 2 lessons and signs up other inmates.

Friday, 3^rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS STUDY? HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Tammy C… (age 51) wrote on January 3^rd: “That you can turn to God in a moment’s time, with His help repent ‘turn around’ and receive Jesus as my Savior. Not yet.” Praise God – “For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!” (2 Cor. 6:2)! Pray Tammy repents and believes.

Saturday, 4^th: An inmate’s Spanish letter translated: “1/15/23 Many thanks for the study! It gave me a lot of joy! Thank you for supporting us and for answering me so soon. I have a lot of faith that I’m going to get out of here very soon. Faith moves mountains! I would like it if you could send a study to my mom. She is María C… Indiana. I hope it’s not a big bother, but I miss her a lot and I know she’ll be very happy too. Thank you, Ashley C…” (Ashley has been studying like Speedy Gonzales, bien rápido / very fast.) Praise God – “Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.” (Jer. 15:16)! Pray Ashley and María study and share.

“Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” Matthew 12:39

Sunday, 22^nd: It’s a new year and a restart for some. Both Renée P… and Gay T… signed up for Bible studies earlier but neither of them completed their first study booklet. On January 8^th, Renée requested studies again and shared: “I hope to have a better relationship with God. I was a victim of domestic violence and had to leave and I lost my Bible study material. This is my new address at a safe house …Texas.” On January 12^th, Gay requested studies again and shared: “I got a divorce and moved back to my home State. I hope to grow closer to the Lord and learn more about the Bible.” (Their first study booklet was mailed again.) Praise God – “Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.” (Prov. 4:23)! Pray Renée & Gay do study booklet #1 & return their test pages; pray they find & attend a Bible-teaching church.

Monday, 23^rd: HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Inmate Lazaro M… (age 36) wrote: “Sí. 01-10-23. El Señor Jesús [came to this World to be our] Salvador.” (1^st study mailed on 12/23/22.) Praise God – “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” (Jn. 3:17)! Pray Lazaro memorizes key verses, keeps studying & shares Cristo with others.

Tuesday, 24^th: Diane B… is studying course #6, ­PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING. She shared: “Some reactions can be misunderstood and allowed to fester into hate and cause one of God’s children to turn away from the path we are to take. God does not cause evil, but He can use it to bring about His purposes. I can’t express how much you have helped me. Praise the Lord!” Praise God – “For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.” (Psa. 66:10)! Pray Diane starts a home Bible study and encourages family, church friends and neighbors to study the PCL course.

Wednesday, 25^th: “Hi Mr. Evans. First of all, I want to say God bless you for what you’re doing through this ministry. I have a question. On page 7 of lesson 5 it says, ‘some churches are preoccupied with sign gifts that were given especially to the Apostles and the early Church to authenticate the teachings of the early Apostles.’ So, do you mean you believe sign gifts were for the Apostles and early Church and not for today? I just want to know. Henok T…” [ https://www.gotquestions.org/signs-and-wonders.html ] Praise God – “In spite of all this, they kept on sinning; despite His wonderful works, they did not believe.” (Psalm 78:32)! Pray Henok diligently studies the Bible alone & earnestly seeks for God’s truth / word.

Thursday, 26^th: HAVE YOU RECEIVED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR? IF SO, WHEN? Spanish speaking inmate Ruben E… (age 31) wrote: “Sí. Ahora mismo [Right now] 01-12-23. Jesucristo [became a Man to die for our sins].” (His first study was mailed on 01/04/23.) Praise God – “But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8)! Pray Ruben shares of Jesucristo and His rescue plan: pray he helps others signup for Bible studies.

Friday, 27^th: “1/13/23 Hi my name is Kisha R…  I would like to start receiving your Bible studies. My fiancé told me how much he loved doing them and how educating they are.” (Studies mailed on 01/18/23.) Praise God – “The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.” (Psa. 119:72)! Pray Kisha studies booklet #1, truly believes in God’s Word & declares her faith in Christ.

Saturday, 28^th: Posted 01/12/23 “I would like to begin Bible studies. I am barely beginning my journey, so I would greatly appreciate it if you would enroll me in your classes. Andrew G… #___ FDC…Texas” 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.” (Psa. 25:5)! Pray Andrew does study #1, talks & prays with a Christian cellmate, shares his faith.