Tag Archives: forgiveness

Consequences; February 7, 2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 65:13-14 Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; my servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; my servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. My … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; December 31, 2017

Posted on January 3, 2018 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:21-23 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations was written … Continue reading →

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Growing Faith; December 18, 2017

Posted on December 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. This verse is quoted often, and with excellent reason. It is … Continue reading →

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Redemption; October 18, 2017

Posted on October 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:22 The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him. It is interesting how much of the New Testament we can find in the Old. We tend to think of redemption strictly in … Continue reading →

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Repentance; September 20, 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:33 “In all that has happened to us, you have been just; you have acted faithfully, while we did wrong.” The Jews under Nehemiah and Ezra finally expressed some very valuable humility. We are so prone to accuse God … Continue reading →

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God’s Righteousness; September 18, 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:8 “You have kept your promise because you are righteous.” Most of this chapter is a recounting of Israel’s history, and this statement to the Lord is at the foundation of it all. The Jews here are proclaiming that … Continue reading →

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Recovering from Mistakes; July 28, 2017

Posted on August 1, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 8:4 The king was talking to Gehazi, the servant of the man of God, and had said, “Tell me about all the great things Elisha has done.” Sometimes the Old Testament narrative leaves questions about chronology. It seems … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Sin; June 21, 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 12:14 “But because by doing this you have made the enemies of the Lord show utter contempt, the son born to you will die.” Repentance brings personal forgiveness, but it doesn’t necessarily remove the consequences of our sin, … Continue reading →

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Revenge vs. Forgiveness; June 13, 2017

Posted on June 14, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 24:12 “May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you.” David’s dependence on God was complete. He not only trusted … Continue reading →

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God Fighting For Us; May 23, 2017

Posted on May 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Joshua 23:10-11 “One of you routs a thousand, because the Lord your God fights for you, just as he promised. So be very careful to love the Lord your God.” There is a distinction in Japanese here that clears up … Continue reading →

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