Tag Archives: evangelism

February 16, 2017

Posted on February 19, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 28:20-22 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2017

Posted on February 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 26:12 Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. To be honest, most of the messages I’ve heard that used this verse were distortions of Biblical truth. “Prosperity Gospel” … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2017

Posted on February 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 22:17 “Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies.” I have heard this passage used numbers of times, especially in conferences like the one I am attending now. It generally is used with tones of triumphalism, … Continue reading →

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February 8, 2017

Posted on February 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 17:8 “The whole land of Canaan, where you are now an alien, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God.” When I decided I was writing on … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2017

Posted on February 5, 2017 by jgarrott

From today, the theme shifts to God’s Provision. The Scripture passages have been chosen on the basis of their use of provi*, abundan*,much, give*, or gave, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I will write on that part of the passage. … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Reading various English translations I realize that the NIV is something … 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 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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November 29, 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. This passage, from here to the end of the chapter, has been abused as much as any part of the … Continue reading →

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November 20, 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 28:8-9 His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. When this had happened, the rest of the sick on … Continue reading →

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