Monthly Archives: December 2016

December 9, 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.” On the face of it this is a very pious response. After all, Deuteronomy 6:16 says not to test the Lord. However, … Continue reading →

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December 8, 2016

Posted on December 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well on in years.” It struck me as I read just now how Zechariah’s focus was off. Gabriel … Continue reading →

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December 7, 2016

Posted on December 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:16 “‘In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.’” Time and time again the Bible points out that human righteousness … Continue reading →

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December 6, 2016

Posted on December 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 60:1 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” It is not unusual for people to take this passage individually, and it is true that the pronouns are singular, but I … Continue reading →

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December 5, 2016

Posted on December 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:9 You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns … Continue reading →

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December 4, 2016

Posted on December 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. This was first written in the context of Israel, but it applies to … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2016

Posted on December 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:26-27 He will call out to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior.’ I will also appoint him my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. This passage was considered Messianic even … Continue reading →

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December 2, 2016

Posted on December 3, 2016 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 18:19-20 If anyone does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name, I myself will call him to account. But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him … Continue reading →

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December 1, 2016

Posted on December 2, 2016 by jgarrott

[The readings for the month of December are on the theme of Emmanuel.] Genesis 3:4-5 “You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, … Continue reading →

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November 30, 2016

Posted on December 2, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, good-bye. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. The first thing that grabbed me about this verse … Continue reading →

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