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The Zeal of God; August 3, 2017

Posted on August 6, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 19:31 The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. “Zeal” is expressed in Japanese as “hot heart.” There are real risks to thinking of God anthropomorphically, as though He had a physical body like ours, but we … Continue reading →

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Naysayers; August 1, 2017

Posted on August 3, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 18:30 “Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the Lord when he says, ‘The Lord will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.’” Those who come … Continue reading →

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Prophecies and Faith; July 27, 2017

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 7:2 The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” “You will see it with your own … Continue reading →

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Numbers; July 26, 2017

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 6:16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” This is a story and a verse that I have liked for longer than I can remember. It … Continue reading →

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Living Out What We Say; July 25, 2017

Posted on July 27, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 5:20 Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said to himself, “My master was too easy on Naaman, this Aramean, by not accepting from him what he brought. As surely as the Lord lives, I will … Continue reading →

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God’s Instruments; July 23, 2017

Posted on July 26, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 4:30 But the child’s mother said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. This story illustrates something that is very common, but which … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; July 21, 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 22:14 But Micaiah said, “As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell him only what the Lord tells me.” Micaiah proved he was a true prophet right here. This whole chapter gives very interesting insight into prophets … Continue reading →

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Our Image of God; July 20, 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:28 The man of God came up and told the king of Israel, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Because the Arameans think the Lord is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply of Strength; July 17, 2017

Posted on July 20, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:46 The power of the Lord came upon Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. This was another miracle, but not being as dramatic as the immediately … Continue reading →

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Doing What God Says; July 14, 2017

Posted on July 19, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 17:5 So he did what the Lord had told him. This chapter introduces us to Elijah, considered one of the greatest prophets and one who appeared with Moses to talk with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. (Matthew … Continue reading →

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