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Posted on Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 at 6:39 am.

Help From Above
– English NKJV

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“Help From Above” is a collection of related verses of Scripture by subjects from various parts of the Bible. I believe the best commentary on Scripture is the Bible itself.

God’s Word comes “from above” and is indeed very helpful to hearts that hunger and thirst after righteousness. When a person repents, forsakes sin, invites the Lord Jesus Christ to dwell in his heart, and believes with all his heart on the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, the Lord will manifest Himself to him and impart His own joy and peace to the believer’s heart. I experienced this in 1937 and have enjoyed wonderful fellowship with the Lord ever since. I urge you to surrender to Him as your Savior and Lord NOW if you have not done so already. —Watson Goodman (1920-2002)

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Listen to Help From Above as read by Mark Ward
Note for those learning English: you might want to print a copy of Help From Above (English HFA pdf) so that you can practice pronunciation by reading and listening to the Scripture verses at the same time.

THE LOVE OF GOD — page 1

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But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8

Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. —John 13:1

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” —John 15:13

And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood. —Revelation 1:5

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” —John 3:16

The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” —Jeremiah 31:3

THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST — page 2

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justi-fied in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory. —1 Timothy 3:16

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, …full of grace and truth. —John 1:1 and 14

Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” —Matthew 1:22, 23

“I and My Father are one.” —John 10:30

Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, `Show us the Father?’ Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.” —John 14:9, 10

JESUS THE SON OF GOD — page 3

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Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. —1 John 4:15

And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” —Luke 1:35

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:6

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” —Matthew 17:5

He answered and said, “Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?” And Jesus said to him “You have both seen Him [the Son of God] and it is He who is talking with you.” —John 9:36, 37

For in Him [Christ Jesus] dwells all the fullness of the God-head bodily. —Colossians 2:9

JESUS TELLS US WHO HE IS — page 4

And He said to them, “You are from beneath; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.” Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” —John 8:23 and 58

The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.” Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” —John 4:25, 26

And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” —John 6:35; 9:5

Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.” —John 10:7

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” —John 11:25

“You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am.” —John 13:13

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” —John 14:6

SOME MIRACLES JESUS DID — page 5

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Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes. So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained. Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children. —Matthew 14:19-21

But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. —Luke 5:5, 6

And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son Of David!” So Jesus …said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him. —Matthew 20:30 and 32b-34

JESUS CHRIST IS CREATOR AND LORD — page 6

God who created all things through Jesus Christ. —Ephesians 3:9b

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. —Colossians 1:16

All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. —John 1:3

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. —Philippians 2:11

God…has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds. —Hebrews 1:1a, 2

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” —Acts 2:36

For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. —Romans 14:9

God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. —1 Corinthians 1:9

JESUS CHRIST IS JUDGE OF ALL — page 7

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But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. —Romans 14:10

I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom. —2 Timothy 4:1

“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.” —Matthew 25:31-32

“For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son.” —John 5:22

In the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel. —Romans 2:16

“And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead.” —Acts 10:42

REDEMPTION ONLY THROUGH CHRIST — page 8

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” —John 14:6

“Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” —John 8:24

And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him. —Hebrews 5:9

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. —Romans 3:23, 24

Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He ever lives to make intercession for them. —Hebrews 7:25

“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” —Acts 4:12

For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. —1 Thessalonians 5:9

REDEMPTION ONLY THROUGH CHRIST — page 9

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But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from Godand righteousness and sanctification and redemption. —1 Corinthians 1:30

Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. —Titus 2:14

Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. —Colossians 1:12-14

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” —Luke 19:10

And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.” —Revelation 5:9

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. —Ephesians 5:2

THE ATONEMENT OF CHRIST’S BLOOD — page 10

Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. —Romans 5:9

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. —Ephesians 1:7

“For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” —Matthew 26:28

Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. —1 Peter 1:18, 19

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. —1 John 1:7

How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? —Hebrews 9:14

We also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. —Romans 5:11b

SALVATION BY FAITH IN CHRIST — page 11

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For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. —Ephesians 2:8, 9

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. —Romans 5:1

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. —Galatians 5:6

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved….” —Acts 16:31b

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. —1 John 5:4

Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” —John 6:28, 29

But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. —John 20:31

GOD’S MERCY — page 12

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. —2 Corinthians 1:3

Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy. —Micah 7:18

For Your mercy is great above the heavens, and Your truth reaches to the clouds. —Psalm 108:4

Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:22, 23

For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him. But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children. —Psalm 103:11, 17

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. —Titus 3:5

GOD INVITES US TO COME TO HIM — page 13

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“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” —Isaiah 1:18

And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. And whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. —Revelation 22:17

“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” —Isaiah 55:1

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.” —John 7:37

But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.” —Mark 10:14

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28

NOT ALL PEOPLE ARE GOD’S CHILDREN — page 14

In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. —1 John 3:10

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” —Romans 8:14, 15

That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. —Philippians 2:15

Therefore “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you.” —2 Corinthians 6:17, 18a

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name. —John 1:12

WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT STRONG DRINK — page 15

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Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish, ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. —Galatians 5:19-21

Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in licentiousness and lewdness, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. —Romans 13:13, 14

Woe to those who rise early in the morning, that they may follow intoxicating drink; who continue until night, till wine inflames them! —Isaiah 5:11

Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it swirls around smoothly; at the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like a viper. —Proverbs 23:31, 32

Wine is a mocker, intoxicating drink arouses brawling, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. —Proverbs 20:1

SINCERITY IS NOT ENOUGH — page 16

Jesus said to him, “`You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment.” —Matthew 22:37, 38

“Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: `Do not commit adultery,’ `Do not murder,’ `Do not steal,’ `Do not bear false witness,’ `Do not defraud,’ `Honor your father and your mother.'” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these I have observed from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away grieved, for he had great possessions. —Mark 10:17b-22

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. —Proverbs 16:25

BE NOT DECEIVED — page 17

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Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. —Galatians 6:7

Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. —1 John 3:7, 8a

Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. —1 Corinthians 6:9, 10

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. —Ephesians 5:6

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. —James 1:22

For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. —Galatians 6:3

“For many will come in My name, saying, `I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.” —Matthew 24:5

SIN BRINGS DEATH — page 18

Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned. —Romans 5:12

Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. —James 1:15

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. —Romans 8:6, 7

“The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself.” —Ezekiel 18:20

“`It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.'” —Luke 15:32

As righteousness leads to life, so he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. —Proverbs 11:19

For the wages of sin is death. —Romans 6:23a

CHRIST CONQUERED DEATH — page 19

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And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. —Romans 1:4

Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.” —John 11:43, 44

“Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.” —John 10:17, 18

Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And he who was dead sat up and began to speak. —Luke 7:14, 15a

“I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.” —Revelation 1:18

The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. —1 Corinthians 15:26

THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD — page 20

“[The LORD said,] `You shall have no other gods before Me.

`You shall not make for yourself any carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them….

`You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.

`Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work ….

`Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you….

`You shall not murder.

`You shall not commit adultery.

`You shall not steal.

`You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

`You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife; and you shall not desire your neighbor’s house, his field, his manservant, his maidservant, his ox, his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.'” —Deuteronomy 5:7-21

YOU CANNOT HIDE FROM GOD — page 21

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“For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps. There is no darkness nor shadow of death where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.” —Job 34:21, 22

“Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him?” says the LORD; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the LORD. —Jeremiah 23:24

Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into Heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, but the night shines as the day; the darkness and the light are both alike to You. —Psalm 139:7, 8 and 12

The eyes of the LORD are in every place. —Proverbs 15:3a

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. —Hebrews 4:13

“For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.” —Luke 8:17

EVERLASTING PUNISHMENT OF THE UNGODLY — page 22

“The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” —Matthew 13:41, 42

The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. —Psalm 9:17

But the heavens and the earth which now exist are kept in store by the same word, reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. —2 Peter 3:7

These shall be punished with destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power. —2 Thessalonians 1:9

“And if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire.” —Matthew 18:8

“And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” —Matthew 25:46

JUDGMENT AHEAD — page 23

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“Because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” —Acts 17:31

Then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment. —2 Peter 2:9

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. —2 Corinthians 5:10

Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. —1 John 4:17

And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment. —Hebrews 9:27

And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works. —Revelation 20:12a

So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. —Romans 14:12

THE GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST — page 24

But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. —Romans 5:15

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy. —Romans 9:16

“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” —1 Peter 5:5b

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. —2 Corinthians 8:9

But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. —Romans 5:20b, 21

And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. —Acts 4:33

REPENTANCE — page 25

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“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” —Acts 17:30

“I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” —Luke 13:3

And saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” —Matthew 3:2

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” —Acts 2:38; 3:19

“Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed.” —Ezekiel 18:31a

He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. —Proverbs 28:13

For godly sorrow produces repentance to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. —2 Corinthians 7:10

THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS — page 26

“But if a wicked man turns from all his sins which he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is lawful and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die.” —Ezekiel 18:21

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” —Revelation 3:20

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. —Isaiah 55:7

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” —Matthew 6:14

When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.” —Mark 2:5

“Through this Man [Jesus] is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.” —Acts 13:38b; 5:31

“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” —Luke 24:47

SEPARATION FROM WORLDLINESS — page 27

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For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age. —Titus 2:11, 12

Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. —Colossians 3:2

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. —Ephesians 5:11

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world — the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life — is not of the Father but is of the world. —1 John 2:15, 16

Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. —James 4:4

“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil.” —Isaiah 1:16

THE NEW BIRTH — page 28

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” —Ezekiel 36:26

If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him. We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. —1 John 2:29; 5:18

But you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. —1 Corinthians 6:11b

Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” —John 3:3

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. —2 Corinthians 5:17

Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever. —1 Peter 1:23

DEAD TO SIN — RISEN IN CHRIST — page 29

Listen to Page 29 & 30

And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins. And raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. —Ephesians 2:1 and 6

Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness — by whose stripes you were healed. —1 Peter 2:24

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. —Colossians 3:1-4

And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. —Galatians 5:24,25

Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. —Romans 6:2 and 11

ETERNAL LIFE — page 30

For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. —Galatians 6:8

“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” —John 3:14, 15

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” —John 17:3

“He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” —John 3:36

…The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. —Romans 6:23

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” —John 5:24

His own purpose and grace… has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. —2 Timothy 1:9b, 10

ASSURANCE OF SALVATION — page 31

Listen to Page 31 & 32

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. —Romans 8:16

And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. —1 John 5:11-13a

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” —John 14:21

The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. —Isaiah 32:17

And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” —Galatians 4:6

By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. —1 John 4:13

Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. —1 John 2:3

THE INDWELLING CHRIST GIVES JOY — page 32

“But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.” —John 17:13

“I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.” —John 16:22b

For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. —Romans 14:17

Therefore with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. —Isaiah 12:3

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” —Galatians 2:20

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” —John 15:11

You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. —Psalm 16:11

Whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory. —1 Peter 1:8

OBEDIENCE TO THE LORD NECESSARY — page 33

Listen to Page 33 & 34

“However, if you do not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then the hand of the LORD will be against you, as it was against your fathers.” —1 Samuel 12:15

Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness? —Romans 6:16

And to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power. —2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

“Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you today; and the curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the LORD your God.” —Deuteronomy 11:26-28a

CONFESSION OF CHRIST NECESSARY — page 34

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. —Philippians 2:11

“Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.” —Matthew 10:32, 33

By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God. —1 John 4:2

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. —1 John 4:15

That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation. —Romans 10:9, 10

Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father either; he who acknowledges the Son has the Father also. —1 John 2:23

“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels.” —Luke 9:26

SATAN — OUR ARCH ENEMY — page 35

Listen to Page 35 & 36

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith. —1 Peter 5:8, 9a

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Then Jesus said to him “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, `You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.'” Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. —Matthew 4:1 and 10, 11

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. —Ephesians 6:10, 11

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds. —2 Corinthians 10:4

He [the devil] was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him….he is a liar and the father of it. —John 8:44b

I also forgive…lest Satan should take advantage of us. —2 Corinthians 2:10b, 11a

VICTORY OVER SATAN — page 36

Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil. —Hebrews 2:14

He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. —1 John 3:8

“To open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.” —Acts 26:18

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. —Romans 8:35 and 37

Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. —James 4:7, 8a

Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. —John 12:31

LOVE, THE TEST OF DISCIPLESHIP — page 37

Listen to Page 37 & 38

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. —1 Corinthians 13:1

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. —Galatians 5:22, 23a

He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.” —John 21:16

“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” —John 14:15

If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? —1 John 4:20

“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” —John 13:35

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. —1 John 3:14

For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. —1 John 5:3

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST — page 38

Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons. —Mark 16:9

Who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification. —Romans 4:25

“And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.” —Acts 10:39-41

And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, “Peace to you!” Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.” And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” —John 20:26-28

THE RESURRECTION, OUR GLORIOUS HOPE — page 39

Listen to Page 39 & 40

“The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth - Those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.” —John 5:25b and 28, 29

Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection. —Romans 6:3-5

And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. —Romans 8:10, 11

HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD — page 40

For He has visited and redeemed His people,…to grant us that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.” —Luke 1:68b, 74, 75

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. —2 Corinthians 7:1

Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor. For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. —1 Thessalonians 4:1-4, 7

But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” —1 Peter 1:15, 16

HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD — page 41

Listen to Page 41 & 42

Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. —Hebrews 13:12

Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,… and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness. —Ephesians 1:4; 4:24

A highway shall be there, and a road, and it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, shall not go astray. —Isaiah 35:8

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. —1 John 1:9

Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness. —2 Peter 3:11

Pursue peace with all men, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. —Hebrews 12:14

SPIRIT-FILLED MEN — page 42

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” —Luke 11:13

And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. —Acts 4:31

“I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.” —Ezekiel 36:27

But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. —Romans 8:9

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” —Acts 1:8a

For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. —Acts 11:24a

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. —Acts 13:52

And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit. —Ephesians 5:18

WONDERFUL PROMISES TO CHRISTIANS — page 43

Listen to Page 43 & 44

The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. —Psalm 34:18

“For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist,” says the LORD. “But on this one will I look: on him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word.” —Isaiah 66:2

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” —Mark 9:23

Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. —1 Peter 4:12, 13

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” —Revelation 21:4

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” —Matthew 6:33

PROMISES TO THE TEMPTED — page 44

For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. —Hebrews 2:18

And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. —Romans 16:20a

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned. —Isaiah 43:2a

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. —1 Corinthians 10:13

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. —Psalm 34:19

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. —Romans 8:28

For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. —Hebrews 4:15

PROMISES TO OVERCOMERS — page 45

Listen to Page 45 & 46

“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.” —Revelation 21:7

“He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. And I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.” —Revelation 3:12

“He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.” —Revelation 3:5

“To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” —Revelation 3:21

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” —Revelation 2:7

“And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations.” —Revelation 2:26

GOD SPEAKS TO US ABOUT DIVORCE — page 46

Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. A wife is bound by law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband dies, she is at liberty to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord. —1 Corinthians 7:10, 11, 39

For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband. So then if, while her husband lives, she marries another man, she will be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law, so that she is no adulteress, though she has married another man. —Romans 7:2, 3

“Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced from her husband commits adultery.” —Luke 16:18

“But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery.” —Matthew 5:32a

JESUS CHRIST WILL RETURN TO EARTH — page 47

Listen to Page 47 & 48

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” —John 14:3

“Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” —Matthew 24:30

“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father….” —Mark 8:38

Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. —1 John 3:2, 3

“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” —Luke 12:40

“For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.” —Matthew 16:27

THE WORD OF GOD — page 48

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” —Luke 21:33

For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. —2 Peter 1:21

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. —2 Timothy 3:16

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. —Psalm 119:105

PRAY AND FORGIVE

“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” —Matthew 6:9-15

GOD’S WAY OF SALVATION

Listen to Page 49

I need a Savior.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. —Romans 3:23

But your iniquities have separated you from your God. —Isaiah 59:2a

Christ died for me.
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God. —1 Peter 3:18a

I need to repent of my sin.
He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. —Proverbs 28:13

Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out. —Acts 3:19a

I must receive Jesus by faith.
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name. —John 1:12

I can be sure of my salvation.
He who has the Son has life. —1 John 5:12a

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” —John 5:24

Listen to Page 50

If you are interested in receiving additional Scripture booklets, write to the publisher at the address below or order online:

World Missionary Press, Inc.
P.O. Box 120
New Paris, Indiana 46553-0120 U.S.A.

Help From Above – HFA

Posted on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 at 8:58 pm.

Written by Jerry Whitener

May 2025 Newsletter

Posted on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at 6:30 am.

Written by Jerry Whitener

World Missionary Press: Building on the Legacy

It all started in South Africa in 1961. God gave Watson and Rose Goodman a vision to launch a worldwide ministry, sending the gospel to every nation and giving hope to the hopeless.

In prayer Watson heard the voice of the Lord, “Give ye them to eat.” That settled it! Now the challenge came to trust the Lord to supply the finances to give free Scripture booklets to the masses of Africans needing God’s Word (Footprints of Faith, 1974).

Fast-forward to 2025. Millions of people around the world have received God’s Word and trusted in Christ, but there are still billions that haven’t. Although many things have changed at World Missionary Press over the years, one thing remains the same: the vision of giving hope to the hopeless.

WMP’s new logo and visual identity is the culmination of over 63 years of sharing hope with the world. Jesus, His message of hope for the world, and the confidence we have in Him all come together, creating a simple, modern, and powerful mark that blends the old with the new and WMP’s past with its future. We’re excited to partner with you as we tell God’s story with this new logo and continue giving hope to a world that needs it! –Product Development Department

The Cross

The cross cannot be separated from the saving grace and mercy of Jesus Christ. It is there that He became the Redeemer and Savior that changes peoples’ lives and destinies. Testimonies like the following are repeated time and again throughout the world as WMP distributors speak about Jesus and explain the gospel with the help of Scripture booklets. This is Juan’s testimony:

“I still remember the first time I heard of Jesus. The truth is that I did not want to know anything about him; I always asked myself, where was Jesus when my father arrived home drunk? Where was Jesus when my mother did not have food to feed us? I was always resentful with this person, no matter how nice they pictured Him to me. He did not have credibility for me. For He never appeared to me in the most difficult times in my life.

“Nevertheless, God and His Son Jesus were always waiting for me to open my damaged and hardened heart. He sent Brother Sergio into my life, who patiently and with perseverance shared the love of God for me, despite the indifference I showed. Many times, I wished he would stop coming to the rehabilitation center.

“One evening while I was sitting alone, he approached me and asked me, ‘Juan, do you know who Jesus is?’ I simply answered, ‘You say that He is the Son of God our Savior.’ After this the brother gave me a little book titled Who Do You Say That I Am? He only said, ‘Read it and you will see how your idea of Jesus changes.’

“And it was true from that day on, my life changed completely. I truly met Jesus and all those questions that I had asked so many times — I could finally give them an answer. Since I met Jesus and accepted Him as my Savior… I feel happiness in my life. Jesus gave me that which I searched for in alcohol and drugs and never found.”

The Word

Amid the hustle of his daily life and professional responsibilities, Iyasu, a dedicated 49-year-old lawyer with a large family, crossed paths with a missionary in a taxi. Despite Iyasu’s reluctance to engage in conversation, the missionary offered him a booklet of faith as a parting gift. Curiosity piqued, Iyasu opened the booklet Help from Above while at work. As he pondered its message, questions began stirring within his soul.

The missionary’s contact information was on the booklet and Iyasu reached out and asked his questions. Through the missionary’s patient guidance and teachings, Iyasu’s heart opened to the transforming truth and grace of the gospel.

Iyasu found a nearby church where he embraced the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. His decision to accept Christ marked a pivotal turning point in his life, igniting a flame of faith that soon spread to his beloved family, who embraced the path of salvation alongside him.

Pastor Ram keeps gospel booklets in his small bicycle repair shop. When Lala came to his store to retrieve his repaired cycle, he was going to the hospital to pick up medicines for tuberculosis. Lala looked very tired and was struggling to ride his bicycle. So, Pastor Ram let him rest in the shop, gave him a gospel booklet, and prayed for him. After a week, Lala returned to the shop and asked for a Bible. When Lala read God’s Word, the Lord intervened in his life and filled him with faith. Also, Lala began to pray for his healing and the Lord healed him from his disease.

Lala invited Pastor Ram to his home to conduct a prayer meeting every Friday. Lala’s wife and children put their faith in Jesus as they listened to God’s Word. Soon, 12 more people gave their lives to Jesus. We are so thankful to God for the mighty power of His Word!

The World

There are many ways to share the gospel with material from World Missionary Press! As believers, we are all tasked to share the good news and play a part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Whether you are an individual with a passion of sharing Jesus or you attend a church with an international missions focus, WMP Scripture booklets provide an opportunity to share God’s Word in many different titles and languages.

“My name is Shakelia James, and I am reaching out to express my gratitude for the resources you provide and to request additional book[lets]…to support my ministry. While I do not consider myself an evangelist, my heart is devoted to sharing the gospel and spreading God’s love in every way possible. I have been blessed to share these materials with children, elders, prisoners, and even neighbors in my community. We are all called to be disciples to all nations, and I take this calling to heart.

“This past Christmas, I was able to distribute books and share the message of hope and salvation, but I have since run out of materials. In the coming months, I plan to visit prisons and continue sharing these resources wherever the Lord leads me… I intend to keep spreading God’s Word until He calls me home, and I anticipate placing multiple orders in the future to fulfill this mission. Thank you for partnering in the Great Commission and equipping individuals like me to make an eternal impact.”

Steve Chupp: Interim President

As the interim president of World Missionary Press, I am excited to be working with our dedicated and capable staff to continue our mission of spreading hope through God’s Word around the world.

After an unexpected transition in leadership, I was honored to be asked by the Board to step into this role. I am amazed at God’s wisdom and how seamlessly the transition is taking place. God was not surprised, and He had a plan. We continue to maintain our normal production and shipping schedule at 11 million booklets a month. Wow! And yet the need is constantly growing.

For 36 years I served as lead pastor of Harvest Community Church (formerly Zion Chapel) in Goshen, Indiana. I knew Jay and Vicky Benson, past president of WMP, as they sometimes visited our church. Harold and Marie Mack, more recent president of WMP, are members of our church and our friends.

After resigning from my lead pastor role, Harold asked me to join the WMP Board of Directors. As an eight-year member, I am the vice-chairman and lead the search committee.

My interim role includes leading the search for a new president. Please join us in prayer as we confidently trust God to provide the person of His choice.

Thank you for your interest and support for WMP. Your partnership makes all this possible!

Thank you for your involvement in the Twelve:24 Capital Campaign – we are now more than halfway to the goal! Please keep praying!

To learn more: https://www.wmpress.org/projects/capital-needs/

April 2025 Newsletter

Posted on Monday, March 17th, 2025 at 6:47 am.

Written by Jerry Whitener

Encountering Hope

Every day, someone is affected by catastrophic loss. As major tragedies are reported in the news, many question the reason for suffering. This is the situation as Cleopas and a friend were walking home to Emmaus from Jerusalem on a Sunday afternoon. A stranger joined them and asked what they were talking about.

Cleopas explained that they were talking about Jesus’ tragic execution, but some new developments gave them a glimmer of hope: “Today is the third day since these things happened. Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. And certain of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see” (Luke 24:21b-24).

On the evening of January 30th, 2025, a Learjet crashed into Cottman Avenue outside Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, killing all on board. The sudden explosion damaged 366 properties, destroyed 4 homes, killed a man in his car, and severely injured 24 other people. Jeffery H. and his group distribute booklets in that mall each week. He heard the news of the plane crash as he was packing the Help From Above booklets in Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and English to hand out the next morning. More than 50 people accepted a WMP booklet as they grieved the senseless loss of life.

Sharing the hope of Jesus with those who are hurting might be the catalyst to a transformed heart. “Beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.…Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him” (Luke 24:27, 31a). You too can be the “stranger,” giving the Word of God, so people can know Jesus.

Encountering Hope in the Midst of the Fire

Two deadly wildfires that became the most disastrous in California history have recently devastated Los Angeles County. The Palisades and Eaton fires erupted on January 7, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds. After 20 days, the fires burned 57,660 acres, destroyed 16,249 structures (many family homes), and killed 29 people.

Mirna C., a World Missionary Press distributor living in Las Vegas, felt a strong burden for the people of California and began praying for an opportunity to join the front lines and share the love of Jesus with the victims and first responders.

As the magnitude of the fires grew, the emotional toll on the firefighters and police officers was overwhelming. The local chaplains asked for reinforcements to help meet this need. It was Mirna’s answer to prayer, and she made two trips to the fire area.

“It’s one thing to see the pictures in the news, but it’s different when you experience it, when you see with your own eyes. You are standing on someone’s house, or someone’s property, and you start thinking this was someone’s living room. This was the children’s room, and it is just ashes. It is heartbreaking to see.”

Because she was wearing her chaplain’s badge, the Lord opened doors for her to go into restricted and evacuated areas. There she prayed with people and gave out How to Know God, The Path to Life, and Help from Above booklets. When asked how praying for people and giving them a booklet make a difference in such overwhelming circumstances, she said, “For a moment, they forget what they lost. Inside, they realize material things are not important. They feel God’s presence. He gives them hope. They are refreshed. They are grateful for someone who showed their care.” One person said, “It feels like an angel came down from heaven.”

A local church started using the booklets Mirna left behind and were giving them out with food to firefighters and police officers. Many pastors took booklets and ordered more for their church’s outreach ministries.

Even in the midst of tragedy, the simple act of handing out World Missionary Press booklets filled with God’s Word offered hope to those who were in the midst of loss and suffering.

Encountering Hope in the Midst of the Flood

Hurricane Helene had downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it reached Tennessee. However, it still caused catastrophic damage and many fatalities. Most towns situated along the Nolichucky River experienced extraordinary flood damage, resulting in the loss of over 200 lives.

Witnesses reported that the town of Erwin was destroyed beyond recognition. In response, one of WMP’s partners, Ben G., and a team from his church traveled to Erwin with Next Step STORM to assist in the rebuilding efforts. Ben brought along 2,000 various WMP booklets in both English and Spanish for distribution during their visit. He shared his trip with us:

“The focus ultimately lies on the individuals and the assistance we provide to them. By offering help, we conveyed the message of God’s love and instilled hope within them. While traveling on the bus, I prayed for opportunities to distribute booklets, and my prayer was fulfilled. Each day presented the chance to connect with individuals from various states, leading to new opportunities for sharing the booklets. I encountered numerous people, likely over 40, who received the booklets and subsequently shared them with others.

This created a ripple effect, allowing a greater number of individuals to participate and broadening our outreach efforts. I distributed booklets to those we assisted, including Dave and Carolyn. When I handed a few booklets to Dave, he expressed his gratitude multiple times, stating, ‘This is what I need.’ He mentioned that he has recently resumed attending church. Please pray that he engages with these booklets and that his relationship with Christ deepens.

I left a box of booklets with Jackie, a fellow homeowner we assisted. Two months later, I discovered that she had distributed all 500 booklets to children residing in the mountains. Jackie had a rose garden that was devastated by the flood, but one of the initial volunteers came to her aid, performing landscaping work that revived the roses. During my visit, I witnessed them in full bloom. She now refers to it as the Garden of Hope, symbolizing that even in our darkest moments, we can hold onto our faith in Jesus.

One thought that sticks with me came from our team leader. ‘God doesn’t need your help. He allows us to assist.’ When we all work together to distribute booklets, we reach a wider audience, allowing the Gospel to shine through. Simply ask God for guidance and the right words, and He will provide. Anyone can do it.”

Twelve:24 Campaign Update

Generous friends of WMP have donated $450,000 of the $900,000 needed, and they challenge us to collectively match their generosity. We are halfway to the goal, and your gift today will help us meet that challenge! Learn more at: wmpress.org/projects/capital-needs

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September 2024 Newsletter

Posted on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 at 10:59 am.

Written by Jerry Whitener

FAITHFUL TO GOD’S CALL

WMP WELCOMES OUR NEW PRESIDENT

[God] Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling…according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 1:9a)

In September of 1994, Harold and Marie Mack left their home and business in Pennsylvania and headed for a small town in Indiana. Sensing God’s call to serve at World Missionary Press, they took on new responsibilities and began a 30-year journey as part of giving the Word to the world through free Scripture booklets. Over the years, both took on greater responsibility, as Marie became WMP Treasurer and Harold became President.

In recent months they have sensed the Lord’s calling to a new season in life. Harold has retired as President of World Missionary Press, which means the Lord has called someone to take up the mantle of leadership. Marie will be retiring in the coming months, as the Lord has provided a new Director of Accounting to work with her in becoming acquainted with all the financial responsibilities and requirements. Harold will be staying on to assist during a 6-month transition period to help our new president learn the unique worldwide system the Lord has put together through our networks of donors, WMP staff and volunteers, and distributors.

“Many years ago, I had strayed from the ways of the Lord. I was no longer attending church. One day, passing by the Novo Rio bus station, I sat on the bench and looked to the side. I found a booklet entitled Help From Above. I picked it up and started reading. That day, God spoke to me through the booklet. Years later, on the boats, I found a brother in Christ distributing the same booklet – Help From Above. From that date on, I have never stopped distributing these booklets. I deliver the booklets to churches and in stores, where I leave them on the counter and people take them. I also do social work, delivering food baskets to people in need. I always put a booklet inside to spread the gospel.” –Melchizedek, S., Brazil

MEET THE TEAM

Lucas R., Maintenance

I first learned about World Missionary Press when I started dating Katie. She and her family have worked at the Press for years. I was looking for another job and when I learned of an opening at the Press, I knew God was calling me to it. Katie and I were recently married, and I think it is nice to be able to work with her.

Before working here, I helped with my uncle’s lawn care business. I have worked at the Press now for 6 months doing the landscaping, mowing, janitorial duties in the production area, and anything else that needs doing. I love working outside and the other employees make working here enjoyable.

I am the oldest of three and we spend time together about every weekend, including my grandparents. We love the summertime the most when we can go out on the lake on Grandpa’s boat. Katie and I like to cook at home. We also enjoy movies, especially in the theater. I enjoy bowling and any new fun activities with friends and family.

GRATEFUL QUOTES

August 2024 Newsletter

Posted on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at 7:21 am.

Written by Jerry Whitener

HOW MUCH IS A SOUL WORTH?

“…To whom He was not announced, they shall see; and those who have not heard shall understand.” (Romans 15:21)

Brazil is the most populous, multicultural, and ethnically diverse country in South America. It is the world’s fifth largest country by area and seventh in population. Five major ministry partners are faithfully using WMP Scripture booklets across the country, spreading the gospel from Amazonia to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Over 12 million WMP Scripture booklets are arriving in Brazil this summer to assist in evangelism.

In the northern region, many places are only accessible by boat or plane. “I come to request 500 units of the booklet The Way to God. We are from Brazil Amazonas Manaus and there are many riverside communities for us to evangelize. We know this precious evangelization booklet created by World Missionary Press, Inc. How can we acquire it?” The growing requests from Brazil for Scripture booklets means WMP now produces more booklets in Portuguese than in any language other than English, Spanish, or French. When we receive such a request from Brazil, we forward it to our closest ministry partner to provide.

Peniel D. will fill this request from the 1,024,000 booklets he received through the northern port of Recife. Evangelism within Brazil faces many challenges due to large geographical barriers and societal differences, but the Word of God is the same for all, and all must know of His love and salvation. “When I see barriers like this I ask myself: How much is a soul worth? What price did our Master Jesus Christ pay for the souls in the entire northern region of Brazil?” –Peniel D.

Many inhabitants of the northeastern Bahia State are descendants of slaves and still practice witchcraft brought from Africa. Brother Eduardo distributed WMP booklets Help from Above and The Way to God in south Bahia. As a result, many converted to the Lord Jesus and eight of them asked to be baptized. “Praise God for these souls saved by His powerful Word!” –Francisco R.

Francisco and another ministry will use 6,120,000 Scripture booklets in São Paulo and Guarulhos, as well as shipping booklets to distributors throughout the country. “Please, consider my request this time once more. We have been preaching the gospel of Christ everywhere and now especially in schools here in my own city and in many other cities. We are traveling a lot to distribute these precious booklets. Please help us in this work my beloved brothers in Jesus’ Name! We want the students to know Jesus.” –Leandro S.

Our national coordinator in Rio de Janeiro, Erno E., will have 2,762,500 booklets to minister in and around his city. São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are in close proximity in southern Brazil and share the distinction that up to one-third of their population lives in crime-filled slums. Our distributors inform us, however, that the worldview of people in the two cities often differ. Evangelists may tailor their methods in each ministry location, but not the Word of God, which remains absolute, and is able to change the hardest heart.

How much is a soul worth?

[Every donated dollar provides for the production of 21 powerful Scripture booklets for people across the continents in their own language. An investment of $100 will touch the lives of 2,100 people; $1,000 will affect 21,000 people who need to have hope in God.]

THE WORD WORKS

June 2024 Newsletter

Posted on Friday, May 24th, 2024 at 5:58 am.

Written by Jerry Whitener

SPIRITUAL AMMUNITION TO WIN AFRICA FOR CHRIST

For You have armed me with strength for the battle. –Psalm 18:39a

World Missionary Press distributors are involved in ministries large and small; from organized teams to motivated individuals, the Scripture booklets go out. For example, Ruan R. and others “do ministry in hospitals and after ministering to people leave them with The Way to God booklet. Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, and Shona are some of the most prominent languages spoken among the poor in South Africa. The booklets give us the opportunity to minister to them in their own languages. Since there is little else to do in the hospital, the booklet also gives them the opportunity to seek God on their own while no one is with them.”

Herbert M. of EHC South Africa reports, “Words cannot adequately convey the impact that your generous donation has had on our evangelism and discipleship efforts. The diverse range of materials included in this container will allow us to reach people from all walks of life. The booklets will not only empower us to spread the gospel, but also play a pivotal role in nurturing and strengthening the faith of many individuals.

“The materials have become invaluable tools for discipleship. The beautifully-written and thought-provoking booklets and Bible study guides captivate the hearts and minds of those seeking spiritual nourishment.”

Dr. Peter H. of Frontline Fellowship Mission anticipates receiving two 40-foot containers in the near future. He described the last container from WMP as “spiritual ammunition needed to win Africa for Christ.” That container carried 1.8 million booklets in many African languages. “The next day, ministers were already lining up to collect boxes for their outreaches. We know of pastors and evangelists who use WMP gospel booklets as the outline of their sermons and Bible studies. It is a tremendous blessing to deliver your Scriptural materials to those who most appreciate, who most enthusiastically read and apply the Word of God to their daily lives.”

Mvuzo M. of Cape Town is one of those enthusiastic persons. “I am so inspired by the three booklets a random servant of Christ gave me to read. I am ordering more so I can distribute them to my fellow sisters and brothers in Christ, so we can spread the gospel of Christ everywhere around the city.”

Peter agrees. “These Scripture booklets make possible impromptu outreaches door to door, on the streets, in marketplaces, at railway stations and taxi ranks, at schools, and in shopping centers. They empower evangelism, aid in discipleship, strengthen believers, and help to establish congregations and Bible study fellowships – bringing the lost to repentance and salvation.

“As itinerant evangelists, we prize these gospel booklets because they are compact, lightweight, saturated with Scripture, topical, and extremely relevant to the issues and challenges of people in Africa. For example, because of the Victory in Jesus Christ Scripture booklet, men and women of the Shona, Zulu, and Xhosa people groups have repented and been delivered from witchcraft.”

THE WORD WORKS

Ethiopia

“Following the tragic loss of his wife, 38-year-old Tesfaye found himself in a state of profound despair and hopelessness. Unable to cope with the challenges of life, he relinquished the care of his son to his concerned family, feeling powerless and adrift in a sea of grief and uncertainty.

“I met Tesfaye on the street and he shared his heartache and struggles. I offered him the booklet Help from Above. Tesfaye went home, read, and reread the teachings of the booklet, finding comfort, clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.

“We formed a friendship and his heart gradually opened to the transformative love of the Lord Jesus Christ, culminating in a profound moment of spiritual surrender and acceptance. Tesfaye experienced a miraculous turn around in his life. His business flourished, his mind regained clarity, and his heart overflowed with love and gratitude as he joyfully reunited with his son.” –Rev. Samuel B., Ethiopia

MEET THE TEAM

Ray M., Volunteer

I am 93 years old. Most Friday afternoons I volunteer on the binderies, packing booklets into boxes. I have been here pretty much from the beginning of the work in New Paris. I was here when the first addition was added to the building. I brought gallons and gallons of blackberries to Jay Benson.

I don’t remember when I started. I know I began volunteering when Steve Beer was in charge of volunteers. Over the years, volunteering at WMP has allowed me to get to know many people. Some don’t come any more. If you are considering volunteering, please come and check it out.

I was born and raised in upstate New York. I finished graduate school at Goshen College where my wife met me. We have been married 68 years. We had three sons and a daughter. We also have one granddaughter. Before volunteering, I worked for 20 years as a Research Chemist for Miles Laboratory. After that, I did construction. I must have built 300 houses in this area.

My wife Lillian is an intercessor. Before WMP had a prayer center, she would pray in one of the empty duplexes while I volunteered on the bindery. She does not leave the house anymore, but she continues to pray for WMP. Lillian and I live on a 3-acre lot, loaded with raspberries, blackberries, and many other garden plots that I still tend myself. We are members of the Living Faith Fellowship.

GRATEFUL QUOTES

May 2024 Newsletter

Posted on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at 5:22 am.

Written by Jerry Whitener

I FOUND SOLACE AND ANSWERS

“Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” –John 4:14

Brother M. is from the rainforest area of southern Sri Lanka. When a pastor gave M. The Way to God Scripture booklet from World Missionary Press, he was intrigued by its content and allowed the pastor to explain the message of Christ’s love. Filled with joy, M. embraced Christ. He shared his newfound faith with his sisters who also read the booklet and welcomed the opportunity to learn more about Jesus. His parents and sisters began attending church and the entire family was transformed by the Lord.

Grateful Quotes: Hospital Staff Thankful for God’s Word

“I want to thank you for the many wonderful booklets that you were able to send to Monrovia, Liberia. I visited your distributor, who was able to supply me with a large quantity of gospel booklets that we will use for all of the staff and all of the many thousands of patients that come through ELWA hospital. These are pure gold! I really do not have words to tell you how grateful I am for your ministry and for these Scripture portions. Thank you so much.” –Your brother in Christ, Tim C.

Update from the President

Dear Friends,

I’m so encouraged by the continued growth of World Missionary Press! In recent years especially, the Lord has increased our capacity for production by adding much-needed warehouse and shipment staging space, streamlining our workflow, providing for additional equipment, and bringing additional workers. During this same time, He has brought new opportunities for providing significantly increased quantities of His Word around the world to existing and new distribution partners. In fact, the recent increased demand for Scripture materials is even outpacing our growth in production!

Over the past couple years I’ve sensed a continued decrease in strength and energy level on my part.

First Peter 1:23-25 tells us that the word of God endures forever, but that people fade; “All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the Word of the Lord endures forever.” As we draw ever closer to the return of Christ, the need and urgency for His Word to flood the earth continues to grow, as does the ministry of World Missionary Press. Billions have yet to hear of and experience the love of Christ, and be “born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever.”

Through prayerful consideration I have decided it is time for me to retire, turning over my leadership role to the next person God has chosen for this position. Lord willing, I will serve as president through the end of November. Our Board of Directors has formed a search committee, and has engaged an executive search firm that specializes in finding Christian leaders for nonprofits, to help find the next person God has chosen to serve as president of this amazing worldwide ministry.

Thank you for the ways you are partnering with World Missionary Press to produce and send portions of God’s powerful word throughout the earth! As the Lord leads us through the coming months and upcoming transition, your continued partnership in prayer and support is greatly appreciated! May the Lord bless and encourage you!

Sincerely in Christ,

Harold

THE WORD WORKS!

WMP Scripture booklets continue to help people receive Jesus; be established, rooted, and built up in Him; and abound with thanksgiving. (See Colossians 2:6-7)

February 2024 Newsletter

Posted on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at 6:17 am.

Written by Jerry Whitener

ENTRUSTED WITH THE GOSPEL

“But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.” –1 Thessalonians 2:4

God has entrusted World Missionary Press with the privilege of providing the gospel for the world. The evangelistic success of many ministries is due in part to the availability of free Scripture booklets in their local languages.

Togo is one of many nations where WMP booklets have a continual impact. This small country of 8.12 million people is located between Ghana and Benin in Western Africa. Many of the villages have yearly “festivals” dedicated to voodoo, witchcraft, and ancestor worship, although most of the population claims to be Christian.

Booklets in seven languages have been going to Togo since 1995. Roger W. was 17 and struggling to find his way when his pastor gave him a copy of Help From Above. He credits that booklet for his transformation to learning about Jesus. He has now been a pastor for 20 years.

A new shipment of 4,215 boxes of Scripture booklets in Ewe, French, and English will soon be heading to Togo to provide for three ministries. WMP national coordinator Raphael A. will receive 1,911 boxes (859,950 booklets) for his own ministry outreach. He will also supply requests for booklets like this one from Minhee L., a Korean missionary working in Togo. “I heard that WMP is sending out booklets to each country and language. And I found out that it’s also available in Togo. We need booklets for our ministry. I really want to get a booklet.”

Madam Chantal L., owner of Nouveau Centre de Literature Biblique, has been receiving booklets since 1999. When she receives the 1,792 boxes on this shipment, she will have received 2.5 million booklets over the last 25 years. She recently wrote, “Here in Togo we continue the work that the Lord has entrusted to us. We still need your booklets for distribution so that souls may be saved.”

Remy A., the new director of Every Home for Christ in Togo, will receive 230,790 Scripture booklets. This is his first shipment of WMP booklets, but he is excited for the future. He writes, “We are truly at a new beginning in the work of EHC Togo. Your brochures and booklets will help us effectively relaunch the work. This will be my first experience receiving your packages for the ministry. I look forward to a wonderful relationship in 2024.”

A fellow coordinator in Benin, Sunday A., is excited that Togo is receiving a new supply of Scripture booklets. “We really give thanks to the Lord because many lives are transformed by the teaching in the booklets.”

[You can help provide the gospel for all the world. Every donated dollar provides for the production of 21 powerful Scripture booklets for people across the continents in their own language. An investment of $100 will touch the lives of 2,100 people; $1,000 will impact 21,000 people who need to have hope in God.]

**Grateful Quotes: I Wish I Had Read The Way to God Sooner**

“I went to an office in my hometown when I was 15 and picked up The Way to God booklet off a stack on a table. I didn’t read it through, but always kept it safe in my room. I became born again in December 2020 and now have a strong desire to share the good news with everyone. I recently found The Way to God booklet, and realized I had the way to God made known all along. I wish I had read it sooner. I realized that the good news will never change. Now that I understand the power of these words and have the heart of Christ, I desire to share this good news. I want to hand out these booklets when I evangelize and give them to customers at my work place!” –Star P., Texas

Meet the Team: Ben G., Bindery Operator

I grew up outside of Harlan, Indiana. My first experience with WMP was in high school. It wouldn’t be until after college that I was reintroduced to the Press through a friend. I applied and God brought me here. I have made friends, learned new skills, and experienced answers to prayer. Alongside learning to be a bindery operator, I am also a part of the landscape and maintenance team. Every day is full of new learning opportunities and reminders that God loves us all.

I experience God’s beauty through His creation. I enjoy meeting people, attending sporting events, catching sunsets, and telling stories. Some of my hobbies are fishing, gardening, making apple cider, pottery, baling hay, drawing, and playing games. As an artist I enjoy making ceramic spinning tops and animals, painting with watercolor, and tying flies. We have all been given talents and when used, God receives the glory that is due.

I have learned to love God and people. No matter our story, we are all important and have value. It is through praying that miracles happen.

May we live out Matthew 5:14-16 and John 15:13, shining for Jesus in all that we do.

THE WORD WORKS!

The Word of God spans the centuries, flowing through and around obstacles, fascinating minds, and changing hearts.

January 2024 Special Edition Newsletter

Posted on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at 6:11 am.

Written by Jerry Whitener

INVITING ALL TO THE COMING MARRIAGE

“Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns! Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” (Revelation 19:6b-7)

Jesus is actively building His church, preparing His bride, and collecting His people. The world’s news media reports the changes, chaos, and conflicts of the nations, focusing on the suffering, pain, and oppression. Despite their perspective, God is still setting people free from sin, healing their hurts, and providing for their physical needs. Scripture is God’s invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Through World Missionary Press Scripture booklets, many unreached people are invited to come by witnessing servants of Christ. Our distributors report the miracles, share the testimonies, and tell the stories of how neighbors, coworkers, and friends turn to Jesus, how fellowship groups are established, and how churches are planted.

Last year WMP provided 57 million booklets in 103 languages to 28 countries in Africa. “We have been richly blessed with the receipt and distribution of hundreds of thousands of evangelism and discipleship documents made available for the body of Christ and the salvation of souls. The people of Côte d’Ivoire are happy to receive these booklets, which are a treasure. The booklets are a door of revelation manifesting the love, goodness, and faithfulness of God. With WMP, we go everywhere in each home, towards each person (tribe and people) to bring the good news of the gospel of Jesus.” –Lolo L.

ASIA

Although much of Asia resists Christianity, requests for Scripture booklets printed in the languages of this region continue to come in. God’s Word is available in Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Dari (Afghanistan), Persian (Iran), Urdu (Pakistan) Hmong Daw (China, North Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos), Nepali, and many other languages of this region. At the request of distributors, we are also preparing booklets in Azeri (Azerbaijan) and Pashtu (Afghanistan). We are excited to prepare another container of literature for Pakistan, as well as provide 24 million booklets for a nation in South Asia.

“I do the work of missions and twice a month my church uses The Amazing Life of Jesus Christ and The Way to God booklets in Nepali as our tools to reach people and bring them to the Lord Jesus Christ. Together we can win Nepal for the Lord Jesus Christ.” –Philip C.

AUSTRALIA

Requests from Australia are increasing. Emma G. teaches English to people residing in Australia from various countries in Africa and from Japan. She uses the The Way to God and the Bible Study on Matthew in her classes.

Mario M. informed us, “It is difficult to find Christian literature down here. Someone gave me one of your booklets in 2006 and it had a big impact in my life. As I saw myself in the mirror of God’s Word, I called unto the Lord for deliverance and salvation. I now use the booklets with family members and friends that don’t know the Lord personally.”

EUROPE

In 2024 WMP will have the privilege of supplying Scripture booklets in multiple languages for a major outreach at the biggest rock music festival in Northern Europe. Promotors estimate a crowd of up to 165,000 people. “The youth, especially young men, are open to the things of God. We are praying for 1,000 soul winners in Denmark for those days. There will also be opportunities for outreach at the July 2024 European Union Soccer championships and the August 2024 Paris Olympics. Fields to sow, seeds to grow and to HARVEST!” –Tony and Susan M.

NORTH AMERICA

Believers in North America are recognizing that the secularized society has grown ignorant of gospel truths. More and more are using Scripture booklets to reach those they encounter, making use of booklets published in the many foreign languages now spoken in Canada and the USA.

“What sets your organization apart from other tract publishers is the wide variety of language options available. I live in Boston, which is a very diverse city. Not being able to communicate the gospel due to a language barrier is very painful and frustrating. With your booklet variety, I can always leave someone with a message in their own language.” –Michael P.

From Ontario, Canada, Janet B. writes, “My daughter and I received a booklet Help from Above from a 4 to 6-year-old little girl outside a public mall in Scarborough. We looked at the back of the booklet and found your website address. We will be handing out God Loves You! coloring books outside malls and public places near Toronto. We want to share the truth of God’s love for humanity and give an opportunity for all to receive Christ while there is still time.”

“One of your distributors prayed for me in the Minneapolis airport and gave one of your booklets to me. Thank you and God bless you for sharing the Word throughout the world. I will be sharing The Way to God with my friends and family members and other baby Christians.” –Ronald R., of Arizona.

SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA

Ministries and distribution points are growing in Brazil, Peru, and other countries. Over 40 million booklets are on the WMP production schedule for Latin America, including Mexico. This past year in Central Mexico, distributors dispersed a shipment of 200,000 booklets in less than 6 months.

Lucas S. of Brazil thanks WMP for witnessing tools that he otherwise could not afford. “I am a novice pastor engaged in missions, taking over a small church in a neighborhood lacking the gospel and with great social inequality, with about 35 thousand residents and less than 15% believers in the Lord. The neighborhood still has an epidemic of crack users and many homeless people living together with a large population of families and children. It is a fertile field for the preaching of the gospel and the advancement of the work.”

When placing his first order for booklets, Nick P. wrote, “I am an active local missionary serving 14 years in Peru. I work in a ghetto community called Ventanilla in the northern outskirts of Lima city and a traditional witchcraft village called Huasao in the nearby city of Cusco. I hope that this order will build into a relationship for our evangelism ministry in Peru. May God bless you all and your ministry!”

[You can help build the Church of Jesus Christ. Every donated dollar provides for the production of 21 powerful Scripture booklets for people across the continents in their own language. An investment of $100 will touch the lives of 2,100 people; $1,000 will impact 21,000 people who need to have hope in God. “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:12, NIV)]

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**Grateful Quotes: I Wish I Had Read The Way to God Sooner**