These were most likely the type of thorns that were used to make the crown of thorns that Jesus was forced to wear. Can you even imagine it?!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Because He was pleased that Solomon asked for wisdom (2 Chron. 1"11-12).

2. Absalom (2 Sam. 18:1-18).

3. Balak (Num. 22).

4. Samuel (1 Sam. 8:6-7).

5. Darius (Dan. 5:31; 6:16-23).

New Quiz: Royalty #4

Answer these questions.

1. Who was the last king of Israel?

2. Who was the last king of Judah?

3. What king took Israel into captivity to Assyria?

4. Who tried to take over as king when avid died?

5. Besides king of Judea, what was Herod's other title?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Walking down the Palm Sunday Road, the road that was covered with palm branches when the people shouted "Hosanna - Blessed it He who comes in the Name of the Lord"!

Hello,

I pray that you would anchor your faith in the mighty power of God and His superhuman Word that lives in your heart.

Shalom,

Bill

The city of Jerusalem in the background was amazing to see from this spot!

Hi,

I pray that you would believe that you can serve God more fully when your heart is overflowing with his living Word.

Have a fantastic day!

Bill

A view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus.

Hello,

I pray that you would have unwavering faith, committing every problem to the Lord and leaving these problems with him.

Have a great week!

Bill

Water Baptism in the Jordan River is a very special moment for many Israeli "pilgrims"!

Shalom,

I pray that you would turn away from your limited human logic, trusting completely in the Lord to direct your paths.

Have a powerful Sunday worship service!

Bill

A great view from the front window of our motor coach with tour guide, Tony, and his microphone!

Hello,

I pray that you would have complete faith in the mighty supernatural power of the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Shalom,

Bill

The Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) where Jesus spent much of His time.

Hi,

I pray that you would know that you can overcome the attacks of satan because your faith in God is deeply rooted.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

I just spent three fun days with Kristine and Avery, my beautiful daughter and granddaughter!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Killed all her grandchildren so she could be queen (2 Kings 11:1).

2. King Hiram of Tyre (2 Chron. 2:3, 8).

3. Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24).

4. Herod: Herod the Great (Matt. 2:1-20), Herod Antipas (Mark 8:15), Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12) and Herod Agrippa II (Acts 25).

5. Saul (1 Sam. 28:7-25).

New Quiz: Royalty #3.

Answer these questions.

1. Why did God give Solomon riches, wealth and honor?

2. What royal heir got hanged by his hair in a tree?

3. For what king of Moab did Balaam work?

4. Whose feelings were hurt because Israel wanted a king?

5. What king threw Daniel into the lion's den?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

The beautiful national flag of the nation of Israel!

Shalom,

I pray that YOU would pray with peace, resting in the Lord because you are absolutely certain that the Lord will fight for you.

Have a great day!

Bill

We took a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee!

Hello,

I pray that you would have absolute faith that God can and will find a solution when you can see no possible solution.

Shalom,

Bill

The hometown of Jesus during His ministry.

Shalom,

I pray that you would have absolute and total faith that the Lord will deliver you from every problem you will ever face.

Have a great week!

Bill

Our tremendous guide, Tony!

Hi,

I pray that you would have absolute faith that God can and will solve your problems because He reigns over everything.

Have a great worship service!

Bill

A model of the city of Megiddo.

Hello,

I pray that you would have absolute confidence that Jesus Christ will bring you safely through every problem.

Shalom,

Bill

The whole group on Mt. Carmel.

Shalom,

I pray that you would commit everything to the Lord with complete confidence that He will bless your faith.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Pastor Bob Yandian and Pastor Bill Novak baptizing in the Jordan River, Israel!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 21).

2. Jehu (2 Kings 9:20).

3. Vashti (Esther 1:11).

4. Melchizedek (Gen. 14:17-20).

5. Ahab (1 Kings 16:30).

New Quiz: Royalty #2

Answer these questions.

1. What horrible thing did Athaliah do?

2. What king sent cedars to both David and Solomon?

3. What Babylonian king commandeered Judah into captivity?

4. What name applies to a line of wicked kings from the time of Jesus through the apostle Paul?

5. What king solicited the services of the witch of Endor?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Our Israel tour group sitting in an ancient theater at Ceasarea.

Hello,

I pray that you would know that God will not disappoint you and that He will honor your expectations from Him.

Shalom,

Bill

This is the whole group that we toured Israel with, including our guide, Tony.

Shalom,

I pray believing that you will see the glory of God because you trust the Lord completely.

Have a great day!

Bill

Grandpa Billy was blessed to have Avery, Kristine and Nick home for the weekend!

Hi,

I pray with unwavering faith that Jesus Christ will provide the strength for everything you will ever need.

Shalom,

Bill

"Sweet dreams pretty baby girl"!

Hello,

I pray that, knowing how weak and inadequate you are on your own, you would trust completely in the Lord instead of yourself!

Have a Word-filled week!

Bill

"Grandpa says that I am the prettiest baby girl in the world"!

Shalom,

I pray that you would pray, knowing that you are inadequate, but with certainty that God's power is more than sufficient.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bill

And so do we! Brian is a great Daddy!

Hello,

I pray that you will focus on the power of Almighty God instead of trusting yourself and other human beings.

Have a great day,

Bill

A beautiful Mommy and her beautiful Daughter! They love their hats!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Micaiah (1 Kings 22:15-18).

2. 390 days (Ezek. 4:4-5).

3. Hosea (Hosea 1:2).

4. Edom (Obad. 1:1).

5. Hananiah (Jer. 28).

New Quiz: Royalty #1

Answer these questions.

1. What wicked king and queen killed Naboth so they could steal his vineyard?

2. What king drove his chariot furiously?

3. Who was queen of Persia before Esther?

4. Who was king of Salem?

5. Who does the Bible say did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all who were before him?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Avery keeping an eye on things!

Hi,

I pray that you would pray with absolute awe, humbling yourself before your Father and receive His wonderful grace.

Have a great day,

Bill

Avery getting her beauty sleep, and she IS beautiful!

Hello,

I pray that YOU will pray with unwavering faith, knowing that God is listening and that he will grant your requests.

Shalom,

Bill

Grandma Roxy and Avery.

Shalom,

I pray with absolute certainty that Almighty God stands solidly behind every promise in His Word.

Have a great week,

Bill

My granddaughter! "Best baby in the world"!

I pray that you will trust God continually because you constantly draw close to Him.

Have a great Sunday morning Worship Service!

Bill

Uncle Nick with his precious little niece!

Hello,

I pray with unwavering faith that God knows every one of your needs and that He will meet all of these needs.

Shalom,

Bill

Grandpa Billy and Grand-Godmother Robin with Avery.

Hi,

A busy day in sports today! The Detroit Red Wings are in Phoenix to play the Coyotes in game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Yankees are in California beginning a three game series against the Angels. The Vikings are in the second day of the NFL Draft.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Avery is wide awake in this picture!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Solomon (1 Kings 1:34).

2. A lion killed him (1 Kings 13:20-24).

3. Saul (1 Sam. 9:27; 10:6).

4. Jonah (Jon. 4:3).

5. Daniel (Matt. 24:15).

New Quiz: Prophets#5

Answer these questions.

1. Besides Elijah, what prophet did Ahab complain always prophesied against Him?

2. For how long was Ezekiel commanded to lie on his left side?

3. What prophet was commanded to marry an unfaithful wife?

4. Of what country did Obadiah prophesy?

5. What false prophet prophesied against Jeremiah and died?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

"Do I REALLY want to wake up now?"

Shalom,

I pray that you would know that God is with you when you are in trouble and that He will never fail you.

Have a blessed day!

Bill

Detroit Red Wings rookie Goalie, Jimmy Howard.

Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute security because you know that the arms of Almighty God will catch you if you fall.

Shalom,

Bill

Detroit Red Wings Center, Darren Helm.

Hi,

I pray that you would be without fear because you are absolutely assured that Almighty God will keep His promise to help you.

Have a great week!

Bill

Detroit Red Wings Left Winger, Tomas Holmstrom.

Shalom,

I pray that you would know that Almighty God truly is your loving Father and that you are His beloved child.

Have a great Sunday Service!

Bill

Detroit Red Wings Center, Johan Franzen.

Hello,

I pray that you will focus on God's love for you, knowing that love is the key to faith.

Shalom,

Bill

Detroit Red Wings Center, Valtteri Filppula.

Hi,

I pray that you will never allow your doubt and unbelief to block the tremendous power of Almighty God.

Have a wonderful day!

Bill

Detroit Red Wings Right Winger, Danny Cleary.

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Jehoiakim (Jer. 36:9-26).

2. Philip the evangelist (Acts 21:8-9).

3. Ezekiel (Ezek. 48:30-35).

4. Elisha (2 Kings 13:20-21).

5. Hosea (Hos. 1:6, 9).

New Quiz: Prophets #4.

Answer these questions.

1. What king did the prophet Nathan help anoint?

2. What happened to the prophet who ate and drank when God told him not to?

3. Who did Samuel say would prophesy and be "turned into another man"?

4. What prophet got so angry at God that he told God to just go ahead and kill him?

5. When the disciples asked Jesus to tell them the signs of His coming and the end of the age, what prophet did Jesus quote?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Detroit Red Wings Assistant Captain, Left Winger Henrik Zetterberg.

Hi,

I pray that you will be without fear because you know that God is with you and that He will bring you through every problem.

Enjoy your day!

Bill

Detroit Red Wings Center and Assistant Captain, Pavel Datsyuk.

Hello,

I pray that you will exhibit deep and unwavering faith in the Lord in the midst of the storms in your life.

Shalom,

Bill

The Detroit Red Wings are in the 2010 Playoffs! This is Red Wings Captain, Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom.

Shalom,

I pray that you will live by faith with every aspect of your life centered around your trust in God.

Have a great week!

Bill

The Novak/Weber families! Bill, Brian, Nick, Roxy, Kristine & Avery.

Hi,

I pray asking God to show you exactly and specifically how to increase your faith in Him.

Have a great worship service!

Bill

The Weber family: Kristine, Brian and Avery!

Shalom,

I pray that you will die to selfish desires so that your life will produce a rich harvest.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Grandpa Billy and Avers in her pretty Easter dress!

Hello,

I pray that you will be at peace and receive blessings because you are conformed to His will.

Shalom,

Bill

Avery sleeping in Grandma Roxy's arms!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Amos (Amos 1:1) and Micah (Micah 1:1) [Isaiah 1:1].

2. Baruch (Jer. 36:4, 17-18).

3. Daniel (Dan. 4:25).

4. Amos (Amos 3:3).

5. Ezekiel (Ezek. 2:9 - 3:3).

New Quiz: Prophets #3.

Answer these questions.

1. What king burned the scroll of Jeremiah's prophecies?

2. Who had four daughters who prophesied?

3. What Old Testament prophet describes a city similar to the one in Revelation 21?

4. What prophet's bones revived a dead man?

5. What prophet had two children whose names meant "not loved" and "not my people"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Grandpa Billy with Avers in another one of her very cute outfits!

Shalom,

I pray believing that your love for God will enable everything in your life to work out for the best.

Have a fantastic day!

Bill

Avery waking up in Grandpa Billy's arms!

Hello,

I pray that you would know that God has not called you to carry out His will through limited human strength!

Shalom,

Bill

The proud daddy Brian with his precious baby girl!

Hi,

I pray for you to receive the manifestation of the strength of the Lord Jesus Christ Who lives in your heart.

Have a great day!

Bill

Grandpa Billy loves to speak the Word of God over his granddaughter!

Hello,

I pray with absolute faith that the strength of the Lord is more than sufficient for your every need!

Shalom,

Bill

Brian, Kristine, Avery and Nick are coming to Ladysmith today!

Hi,

I pray that you will have the intimate knowledge of God that will release His strength to carry out His will for your life.

Have a great day!

Bill

Kristine's godmother, Robin, holding Avery for the first time!

Hello,

I pray that you will know that God can bring you through no matter how difficult your problems may seem to be.

Shalom,

Bill

Grandpa Billy is looking forward to holding Avers this weekend!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Elisha (2 Kings 4:18-37).

2. Four (Isaiah 1:1).

3. Eat unclean food (Dan. 1:8).

4. Moses (Num. 12:6-8).

5. Isaiah (Isaiah 6:6-7).

New Quiz: Prophets #2.

Answer these questions.

1. What two minor prophets prophesied at the same time as Isaiah?

2. What was the name of Jeremiah's scribe?

3. What prophet told a king that he would be as an ox and eat grass in the field?

4. What prophet said, "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

5. Who was the prophet who literally ate the Word of the Lord"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!