February 18 – 24
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1
Sunday, 18th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 8, at 9:41 AM, new student hopeful Devra L… e-mailed: “I stopped somewhere and drifted and now I feel so far away I can’t connect. I surrendered to Christ and was saved while in jail and my life was changed. Then somewhere down the road about 5 years I began slacking off in everything… until here I am 5 years later and scared my heart is too hardened. I need help with studying because I don’t know how to do that actually. So, prayer and a place to start by getting lessons would be my request. I NEED TO KNOW HIM.” (Sent on 2/14/24.) Praise God – “Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.” (Jeremiah 29:12)! Pray Devra finds a Bible-teaching church and a godly mentor; pray she studies and memorizes verses.
Monday, 19th: Sent from a Prison on February 5th – “I would like to participate in your Bible study program. I am trying to learn more about the Bible on my journey to becoming more like the image of God. Please and thank you! Jamale R…” (Study sent on 2/12/24.) Praise God – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jer. 29:11)! Pray Jamale does the study and obeys God’s voice.
Tuesday, 20th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 9, at 8:32 AM, new student hopeful Jean H… e-mailed: “To help me understand all that is going on in the world today. It certainly seems like God is preparing for the end times… I never thought I would see all the signs that are quoted in the Bible that are coming true today. I want to learn more.” (Study sent on 2/15/24.) Praise God – “We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.” (Hebrews 3:14)! Pray Jean studies the lessons with her Bible in hand; pray she shares the gospel joyfully.
Wednesday, 21st: “[Gracias por] Thank you for your words and for praying for me. And thank you for this marvelous Bible course. I am very grateful. I have asked my Señor Jesucristo to forgive me of all my sins, and I have surrendered my life into His hands. I have also asked Him to help me make right decisions. I will begin every day with confidence that Christ lives in me and that He is enough to resolve anything that happens to me today. José A…” (He is an inmate; began to study on 10/26/2023; born again 01/05/2024.) Praise God – “They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the LORD, to deliver you.” (Jeremiah 1:19)! Pray José shares his faith & the gospel with his cellmates.
Thursday, 22nd: “My name is Michael M… I am interested in taking your Bible studies by mail courses. I would be a good student. First, I went to St D… Catholic church school grades 1 – 12. I was an altar boy grades 5 – 8. I did the services for a couple weddings and a few funerals. I graduated and went through ups and downs and found myself here in C… Men’s Jail. They tell me it’s all part of God’s plan.” (Sent 2/12/24.) Praise God – “For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”” (Romans 1:17)! Pray Michael studies, repents & believes.
Friday, 23rd: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON? Maria C… wrote: “I am excited to know that through my faith in Jesus Christ, I will one day have a resurrected body that is like His and that I won’t have all the illnesses I deal with daily now.” (Began to study on 6/23/2022 as an unbeliever; born again on 9/19/2023 while studying the 5th course; she’s currently studying course #6. PTL!!!) Praise God – “And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly Man.” (1 Corinthians 15:49)! Pray Maria shares the gospel & Bible verses with friends.
Saturday, 24th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On February 11, at 9:54 PM, new student hopeful Rynea P… e-mailed: “I want a better understanding of the Bible and a better understanding of Jesus and religion, so I can lead a better life.” (Sent studies to 4 of them on 2/15/24.) Praise God – “The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.” (Proverbs 22:4)! Pray Rynea and her three children ages 9 to 15 study together; pray they go to a good church.