Tag Archives: Jews

Struggling with God; April 21, 2021

Posted on April 24, 2021 by jgarrott

Genesis 32:28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.” When you look at Jewish history, Israel is an enormously appropriate name. As … Continue reading →

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Jews; November 6, 2020

Posted on November 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 11:12 But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring! My impression is that the average Christian thinks very little about the Jews, … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; September 25, 2020

Posted on October 2, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. It is refreshing to have such a “Great Commission” … Continue reading →

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Faith and Hope; December 20, 2019

Posted on December 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 12:21 “In his name the nations will put their hope.” It is significant that Matthew, who wrote his Gospel for Jews, probably in Aramaic, included this quote from Isaiah. Where the NIV says “nations,” the Japanese is even more … Continue reading →

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The Last Days; December 1, 2019

Posted on December 5, 2019 by jgarrott

Hosea 3:5 Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the Lord and to his blessings in the last days. This is a marvelously encouraging verse to anyone … Continue reading →

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Israel; September 26, 2019

Posted on September 29, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 122:6-7 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” This is a command that sadly, only a small percentage of “Bible believing … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem; August 7, 2019

Posted on August 9, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 48:8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord Almighty, in the city of our God: God makes her secure for ever. The first part of this Psalm has been pleasantly set to … Continue reading →

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God’s Universal Love; August 6, 2019

Posted on August 8, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 47:1-2 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! From beginning to end, this Psalm proclaims that it’s not just … Continue reading →

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Aliens; June 26, 2019

Posted on June 28, 2019 by jgarrott

Leviticus 19:34 “‘The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you were aliens in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’” When you think about it, this is quite remarkable. … Continue reading →

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Intercession and Repentance; March 18, 2018

Posted on March 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:18-19 “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because … Continue reading →

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