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Heritage; October 27, 2026

Posted on October 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:1 “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousnessand who seek the Lord:Look to the rock from which you were cutand to the quarry from which you were hewn.” This verse was on the cover of the Church History textbook … Continue reading →

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Assurance; October 26, 2026

Posted on October 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:26 “Then all mankind will knowthat I, the Lord, am your Savior,your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” Antisemitic people don’t really understand what they’re getting themselves in for! This chapter is definitely a promise to the Jewish nation … Continue reading →

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Past and Future; October 25, 2026

Posted on October 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:9 “See, the former things have taken place,and new things I declare;before they spring into beingI announce them to you.” This whole chapter is justly famous and dearly loved. However, this verse is important to remember in every age. … Continue reading →

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World-View; October 24, 2026

Posted on October 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know?Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or weary,and his understanding no one can fathom. Verse 31 of this chapter is so … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; October 23, 2026

Posted on October 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 24:11 Rescue those being led away to death;hold back those staggering toward slaughter. I have heard this verse used as a powerful encouragement to evangelism, and it is indeed moving when considered that way. Most of the time we … Continue reading →

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Discipline; October 22, 2026

Posted on October 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:13-14 Do not withhold discipline from a child;if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.Punish them with the rodand save them from death. This is a very controversial passage, and it has been debated to the … Continue reading →

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Plans; October 21, 2026

Posted on October 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. This is something we all need to keep in mind. It’s not at all bad to plan and dream, but we need to … Continue reading →

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Envy; October 20, 2026

Posted on October 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,but envy rots the bones. Even as I was wondering why this section got included in readings on Hope, I was torn between righting on this verse or on verse … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; October 19, 2026

Posted on October 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,turning a person from the snares of death. Verse 12 of this chapter is famous and loved, but this verse struck me just now. To me, this is a … Continue reading →

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Decisions; October 18, 2026

Posted on October 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them,but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. This chapter makes a lot of contrasts between good people and bad people, in a number of ways. The problem is, most people don’t … Continue reading →

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