Tag Archives: forgiveness

June 17, 2012

Posted on June 17, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 11:32 When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. This verse includes two important terms that I am not satisfied with how they are expressed … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2012

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 22:61-62 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. This … Continue reading →

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March 31, 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 7:47 “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven–for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” It is very interesting that the way Jesus put this seems like a chicken-and-egg sort of … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 6:35 “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to … Continue reading →

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March 2, 2012

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men. When we read this story we tend to think that the authority the people were so in … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2012

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” This is an extraordinarily important … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 3:7 “But the house of Israel is not willing to listen to you because they are not willing to listen to me, for the whole house of Israel is hardened and obstinate.” Once again we have something with a … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 65:12 “I called but you did not answer, I spoke but you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me.” As I read this my immediate response is that it is all too … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jgarrott

PR 3:34 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. The world has a lot of people who are wise in their own eyes and who look down on those they don’t see as “measuring up.” It’s not … Continue reading →

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