Weekly Bible Study Library
Intro
Welcome to our Weekly Bible Study family project that was inspired in March 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The project began with a goal to understand and learn what God would tell us in the Bible using the Jesus Calling 365 Devotions for Kids book and the #1 Selling third edition Life Application Study Bible.
Since then, two close friends, Adele Lorusso from Bari, Italy and Myriam Leah, a professor of Philosophy at the Sorbonne University in Paris France, joined the effort to assist us with the project.
Each week, a new writing is completed and added here – we hope you enjoy this special addition to the Deacon Jack Website. Currently the documents are translated into French, Italian, Portuguese and are available free of charge by email.
To receive any of these three versions, please reach out to the following translators:
French: Myriam Leah
Italian: Adele Lorusso
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Prayerful Reading
Thank You for leading me to this private time of prayer in my quiet, out-of-the way place, selecting a brief passage from Scripture becoming silent, and listening to my breath. With a prayer I acknowledge your holy presence.
Reading the scripture passage slowly and quietly more than once, listening for the word or phrase to touch my heart or watching for an image to catch my imagination.
Reflecting on Your word, phrase, or image speaking to me, letting it interact with my thoughts, emotions, memories, and hopes You are leading me to, as I read the passage slowly again.
Responding to what You have shared with me in my own words of praise and thanks, concern and petition, trust and hope.
Resting for a moment with You, my Lord in silence, letting go of words and ideas, not becoming disturbed with distractions but listening to Your Breath instead, allowing You to love me and to receive Your love.
Deacon Fernando Botelho
Ending Reflections
Verbal Footnotes –What an amazing thing to hear this message with my heart for the first time, from the mouth of Jesus like the first listeners. Place yourself in His presence. Bible followers of past 2,000 years…& beyond into Old Testament, now more than 5,700 years since Abraham has revealed these footnotes (Source Life Application Study Bible, 3rd edition / #1 selling study bible and other multi-denominational versions) about these few passages saying…
Discernments – What words, phrase, or image touched your heart in this prayerful reading? Underline it, write it, etc. to discuss it at your Sunday Bible study.
Today’s Prayers to Jesus – After reading these reflections pray for those that you plan on being with today or who is now in your heart, thanking God for their time with
Bible Study Library – 2023
September 17 – Control Equals Peace
Depend on the Lord. Trust him, and he will take care of you.Psalm 37:5 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; Plan. Plot. Scheme. That is the way this world does things. it’s all about control. Control your time, control your money,...
September 10 – I Promise You
“The mountains may disappear, and the hills may come to an end. But my love will never disappear. My promise of peace will not come to an end,” says the Lord who shows mercy to you. Isaiah 54:10 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus tells us; I am...
September 3 – Never Changing
God is not a God of confusion, but a God of Peace.1 Corinthians 14:33 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; This world is full of confusion. So many things compete for your attention, school, sports, church, family, and on and on. You...
August 27 – Autopilot
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105(Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; Sometimes you can get into a rut, doing the same things day after day. Your brain goes on autopilot, and you don’t even...
August 20 – The One Who Heals
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. Psalm 103:3(Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; I am a God who heals. I heal hurt bodies, troubled minds, aching hearts, messed-up lives, and difficult relationships. When you...
August 13 – Enjoy Life!
A thief comes to steal and kill and destroy. But I came to give life, life in all its fullness. John 10:10 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; Life is My gift to you, enjoy it! I came to this earth so that you could live your...
August 6 – First, You Must Trust Me
He makes me like a deer, which does not stumble. He helps me stand on the steep mountains. Psalm 18:33 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; You’ve seen a deer leaping through the forest, at least on television, or in a movie. ...
July 30 – The Beauty of Creation
Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty: the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:3(Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; The whole of creation declares that I am God. And the beauty of creation declares My Glory. Open your...
July 23 – Be A Light
Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds, and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; This world is full of darkness. But I am the Light of the World. When you...
July 16 – Look Up!
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire, he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:2 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…Self-pity is a slimy, bottomless pit. Once you fall in, it’s...
Bible Study Library – 2022
October 16 – I Am Your Comfort
The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.-2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (New Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells us: This...
October 9 – Tell Me All About It
Do everything without complaining or arguing. Philippians 2:14 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells us: you have been on a long, difficult journey. Sometimes your energy seems to be almost used up. You’ve found it hard just to keep...
October 2 – Every Hair on Your Head
Yes, God even knows how many hairs you have on your head. Don’t be afraid. Luke 12:7 (New Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells us: Don’t ever forget that I know you better than you know yourself, and far better than anyone else knows...
September 25 – Trust Keeps You Safe
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.Proverbs 29:25 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us: Being around other people can be scary. What if you say the wrong thing? What if you wear the wrong clothes?...
September 18 – Working for Me
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us: Every day you are faced with choice after choice. When you’re trying to make...
September 11 – The Secret of Being Happy
I have learned the secret of being happy at any time in everything that happens. Philippians 4:12 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us: Choose to be happy in Me, no matter what is going on around you. Don’t wait for everything in...
September 4 – I am the Light
I am the light of the world. The person who follows me will never live in darkness. He will have the light that gives life. John 8:12 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us: I created Adam and Eve to walk side by side with Me. I loved...
August 28 – The Light of the Son
The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it. The glory of God is its light, and the Lamb is the city’s lamp. - Revelation 21:23 (ICB) Jesus tells us… I came to this earth to give Light to the world. It’s different from the...
August 21 – I’ve Got Plans For You
O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven above or on the earth below.You keep your covenant and show unfailing love to all who walk before you in wholehearted devotion. - 1 Kings 8:23 (NLT) Jesus tells us… Wait with...
August 14 – Rock Solid
Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands. They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing…But you are always the same; you will live forever. - Psalm 102:25–27 (Life...
Bible Study Library – 2021
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