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
February 19 – Break Away
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.Psalm 37:4 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…there are times when you feel like you are drowning in problems. You feel like you just can’t catch a break. ...
February 12 – Your Thoughts are Precious to Me
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.Psalm 37:4 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…I am right here with you, peeking over your shoulder, reading your every thought. Some people say that it doesn’t...
February 5 – Run to Me
Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way, and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:2 (life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…There are so many things to worry about. Did you study enough for the big...
January 29 – Capture Every Thought
We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.2 Corinthians 10:5 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…I have given you an amazing gift, the freedom to choose. You may choose to think about anything you wish. I am...
January 22 – Hidden Blessings
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.Proverbs 3:5-6 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us Learn to trust Me in...
January 15 – Don’t Look at the Waves
And Peter left the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. But when Peter saw the wind and the waves, he became afraid and began to sink. He shouted, “Lord, save me!” Matthew 14:29-30 Jesus Tells Us…Problems are all around you, like the waves...
January 8 – Sometimes I Whisper
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.Psalm 46:1 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…I am always with you. Even now, I am here with you. That soft whisper in your mind? That’s from Me. That gentle tap...
January 1 – Get Ready for the Adventure!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”Jeremiah 29:11 (Life Application Study Bible) Jesus Tells Us…It’s a new year, and I have a great...
Bible Study Library – 2022
March 20th – The Gift of the Spirit
It is God who designed us for this very purpose, and he has given us the Spirit as a pledge -2 Corinthians 5:5 (New Jerusalem Bible) Jesus tells us: I shower blessing down on you every day. Even when you don’t notice them, they are there....
March 13th – A Joy No One Can Steal
So it is with you: you are sad now, but I shall see you again, and your hearts will be full of joy, and that joy no one shall take from you. – John 16:22 (New Jerusalem Bible) Jesus tells us: You will have troubles. There will be sadness and...
March 6th – I Am Always
I can be in yesterday, today, and tomorrow – and still never let go of your hand.It follows, then, that his power to save those who come to God through him is absolute, since he lives forever to intercede for them. – Hebrews 7:25 (New Jerusalem...
February 27th – Live This Day
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.—Psalm 73:23 Jesus tells us… Will you do well on your exam? Will your friend still be angry? Will you live up to what your parents expect from you? I know these kinds of things worry...
February 20th – I Will Never Disappoint You
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts-Colossians 3:15 Jesus tells us. You live in a world that is constantly changing. Nothing-and no one-every stays the same. The weather changes, you grow taller, your friendships change, your...
February 13th – I GIVE YOU PEACE
Jesus said, “Peace be with you!” John 20:21 Jesus tells us… I give you Peace! These are the words I have been saying to My followers ever since I rose from the grave. I died like a criminal on the cross, but I did it for you. With My blood,...
February 6th – REST
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Jesus tells us. When you’re so tired you can hardly stand, doesn’t it feel wonderful when you finally get to sink...
January 30th – Don’t Worship Your Worries
He is safe because he trusts the Lord-Psalm 112:7 (ICB) Jesus inspires us… Worship your worries? That sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But whatever you think about the most becomes your god, your idol, the thing you worship. When your worries take...
January 23rd – SHINE
God once said, “let the light shine out of the darkness!” And this is the sameGod who made his light shine in our hearts. He gave us light by letting usknow the glory of God that is in the face of Christ. _2 Corinthians 4:6 (ICB) Jesus...
January 16th – Don’t Rehearse Your Problems
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.—Joshua 1:9 Jesus tells us… Some days are just hard—a tough test, a fight with a friend, trouble at home. You...
Bible Study Library – 2021
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