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
April 30 – Room for Me
The Lord said to me, “My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, then my power is made perfect in you.” So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can live in me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Life Application Study Bible)...
April 23 – Pray First
You have shown me the path to life, and you make me glad by being near to me. Psalm 16:11 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us; keep your eyes on Me. I will show you what I want you to do, and I will give you the strength to do...
April 16 – Even When You Don’t Understand
And they were calling to one another: “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; Every day, every minute, every second, I want you to be filled...
April 9 – Don’t Practice Your Problems
The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us, Every-where you go, I go. Nothing can separate you from My Love. I love you so much that I even gave My...
April 2 – Getting Rid of the Weeds
These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing. -2 Corinthians 4:17. (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells us…I promise to meet all your needs. And while you may...
March 26 – While You Wait
It is good to wait quietly for the Lord to save. Lamentations 3:26 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…Waiting is not an easy thing to do, but there is a lot of it in this world. You wait for birthday’s to come; you wait for your...
March 19 – I Speak to You in Love
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.Romans 8:1 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…This world is full of voices. Often, they are harsh and hurtful. They say, “You should have done better”;...
March 12 – Three Little Words
Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave and wait for the Lord’s help.Psalm 27:14 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…Trust. Wait. Hope. These three little words are all connected – and they also connect you to Me. Your faith...
March 5 – Make Friends With Your Problems
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God, and are called according to his purpose for them.Romans 8:28 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…Make friends with the problems in your life. ...
February 26 – The Future is My Secret
There are some things the Lord our God has kept secret.Deuteronomy 29:29 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…Sometimes you think it might be nice to know the future, what to expect, how things will turn out. There are even some people...
Bible Study Library – 2022
May 29th – Just What You Need
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and they will call him Emmanuel, a name which means ‘God-is-with-us’. – Matthew 1:23(The New Jerusalem Bible) Jesus states: I am Immanuel. My name means God with you. And that is who I am. I...
May 22nd – Don’t Get Stuck
Jesus said: I am the Way; I am Truth and Life. No one can come to the Father except through me – John 14:6 (New Jerusalem Bible) Jesus states: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. But sometimes it can be hard for you to understand My way...
May 15th – Take Up Your Shield
And always carrying the shield of faith so that you can use itto quench the burning arrows of the Evil One. – Ephesians 6:16 (New Jerusalem Bible) Jesus tells us: There is a battle going on every day – a battle for your mind. And Satan has...
May 8th – Smile in the Face of Trouble
There is nothing I cannot do in the One who strengthens me – Philippians 4:13 (New Jerusalem Bible) Jesus guides us: Don’t waste your time wishing all your problems away. In this world, you will have problems. That’s just the way it is here....
May 1st – Here and Now
To give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow dark as death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace – Luke 1:79 (New Jerusalem Bible) Jesus tells us: I have lovingly created a path for your life. Nothing is by accident....
April 24th – Let Me Be Your God
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46.10 (NIV Life Application Study Bible) Jesus says: As you live your life with Me, there will be times to be busy and times to be still. I know you have many things to do. But there are times when I...
April 17th – My Training Program
I will make you strong and will help you. I will support you with my right hand that saves you. – Isaiah; 41:10 (NIV Life Application Study Bible) Jesus says: You are in training, and I am your coach. I am training you to keep your thoughts...
April 10th – I Will Give You Wings
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD. - Jeremiah 17:7 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus tells us… Trust Me with every detail of your life. Yes, trust Me with your life, your salvation—all the really big things. But also trust Me with...
April 3rd – Don’t Be Tricked
Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen. —2 Corinthians 4:18 (CEV) Jesus tells us… In Me, you have everything. In Me, you are whole and...
March 27th – I am the Greatest Blessing
Nevertheless, I have this complaint to make: you have less love now than formerly.– Revelation 2:4 Jesus tells us: Don’t come to Me just for what I can give you. Anything can become an idol if it distracts you from Me – even My blessings. I...
Bible Study Library – 2021
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