Scripture for December 2016
"Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look." (1 Peter 1:10–12, ESV)
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Question: Does God sleep?
Answered by: Ron, who has been a volunteer with us since July, 2009.
Answer: No, God does not sleep. 'Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep' (Psalm 121:4), which is a contrast to pagan deities (1 Kings 18:27). The Hebrew word shabath in Genesis 2:2 means that God ceased from his work since it was completed. God is not a human being that ever tires.
Question: Comparing Romans 3:28 and James 2:24. Would you say that Paul and James disagreed on the subject of justification?
Answered by: Cory, who 
We so appreciate your prayers! Here are some specific requests for this month:
1. Thank you for praying for the GQ Board meeting last month. All went well. Please pray for continued wisdom for the ministry and faithful stewardship over all that God has entrusted to us.
2. Thank you for praying for Shea and MeLissa as they travel with Biblelands cruise. The trip is going well so far and we are excited to hear more about the things they've learned and experienced when they return in mid-November. Please pray for continued safety as well as their 
"I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies" (Psalm 18:1–3, ESV).
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock" (Isaiah 26:3–4, ESV).
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called 