Monthly Archives: October 2011

October 11, 2011

Posted on October 15, 2011 by jgarrott

Exodus 31:1-3 Then the LORD said to Moses, “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge … Continue reading →

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October 10, 2011

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jgarrott

Exodus 16:28 Then the LORD said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep my commands and my instructions?” Human capacity for ignoring or going against God is virtually unlimited. It wasn’t that the Israelites had misunderstood their instructions, … Continue reading →

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October 9, 2011

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jgarrott

Eodus 16:4 Then the LORD said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see … Continue reading →

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October 8, 2011

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jgarrott

Exodus 4:11-12 The LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go; I will help you speak and … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 39:23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. Joseph is a prime example of faithfulness under pressure. He is also a prime … Continue reading →

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October 6, 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 35:12 “The land I gave to Abraham and Isaac I also give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” It never really struck me before how temporary almost all gifts are. God gave … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 26:22 He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, “Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land.” God will indeed provide … Continue reading →

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October 4, 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 21:1 Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. Throughout the Bible it keeps pointing out that God is true to His word. Some people might … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 18:14 “Is anything too hard for the LORD?” This question was famously repeated in a slightly different form to Jeremiah, (Jeremiah 32:27) and stated in positive form to Mary. (Luke 1:37) We have such difficulty really accepting it! On … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2011

Posted on October 2, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 15:1, 6 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as … Continue reading →

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