Tag Archives: faithfulness

December 16, 2011

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jgarrott

Luke 2:39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Mary and Joseph knew that they were specially chosen by God and that Mary’s … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2011

Posted on December 6, 2011 by jgarrott

Matthew 1:1 A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: For someone with no background in the OT, it makes no sense to start the NT with a genealogy that is a … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2011

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 105:44-45 he gave them the lands of the nations, and they fell heir to what others had toiled for– that they might keep his precepts and observe his laws. God is incredibly gracious and generous, but His gifts always … Continue reading →

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November 6, 2011

Posted on November 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 5:8 Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies– make straight your way before me. The Japanese is a bit more graphic than the English here: “those who lie in wait for me” vs. “my enemies.” … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2011

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jgarrott

Joshua 21:45 Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. God’s promises are always true. However, at times we misunderstand them, and so either fail to appropriate them, or fail … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by jgarrott

Joshua 6:20 When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so every man charged straight in, and they took the city. When the people … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today. It is interesting that the … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 39:23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. Joseph is a prime example of faithfulness under pressure. He is also a prime … Continue reading →

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September 20, 2011

Posted on September 20, 2011 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. Along with verse 2, these are essentially Paul’s final instructions to Timothy. He hoped … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2011

Posted on August 30, 2011 by jgarrott

Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. In keeping with Peter’s statement that “We must obey God rather than … Continue reading →

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