Tag Archives: evangelism

February 14, 2013

Posted on February 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 56:6-7 “And foreigners who bind themselves to the LORD to serve him, to love the name of the LORD, and to worship him, all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it and who hold fast to my covenant – … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:11 After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. This is a deeply meaningful verse, echoed … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. The translations are strikingly different between the NIV and the Japanese in the first half of this verse. Where the NIV … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:2 He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him. One of the things you can get from this verse is a secular proverb: “Actions speak louder than words.” The Bible has … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. What a difference a translation makes! I have liked this verse for a long time as an encouragement to evangelism, but … Continue reading →

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December 26, 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts … Continue reading →

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December 4, 2012

Posted on December 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Micah 4:2 Many nations will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:14-16 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in your … Continue reading →

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